Puducherry to Katni
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Puducherry, Puducherry to Katni, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1721 km
Approx Duration: 38.2 hrs
Route overview
Puducherry to Katni is about 1721 km by road, roughly 38.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Puducherry to Katni
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 430. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 580. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 861. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1011. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1161. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1291. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1441. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1591. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Katni
By bus: Puducherry to Katni
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Puducherry. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puducherry → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km Takes about 19h 8m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 861). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Katni. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Katni. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km Takes about 19h 8m. Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460.
- Arrive in Katni
By train: Puducherry to Katni
The nearest railway stations are Puducherry for Puducherry and Katni for Katni. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 34h 51m in total: Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express (22403) 09:05 AM Puducherry to 03:50 PM Gudur Jn, then BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp (12295) 06:05 PM Gudur Jn to 07:56 PM Jukehi — change at Gudur Jn (about 2h 15m wait)
- With one change, 36h 25m in total: Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express (22403) 09:05 AM Puducherry to 03:50 PM Gudur Jn, then YESVANTPUR - LUCKNOW SF Exp (12539) 06:27 PM Gudur Jn to 09:30 PM Jukehi — change at Gudur Jn (about 2h 37m wait)
- With one change, 37h 41m in total: Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express (22403) 09:05 AM Puducherry to 03:50 PM Gudur Jn, then CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp (12669) 07:55 PM Gudur Jn to 10:46 PM Jukehi — change at Gudur Jn (about 4h 5m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1721 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,030 · Sedan ₹22,470 · SUV ₹29,410 · Innova / MUV ₹32,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,890 · AC Seater ₹3,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,750 · AC Sleeper ₹3,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,750 · Third AC ₹2,440 · Second AC ₹3,470 · First AC ₹4,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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