Pondicherry Tour Package from Coimbatore (3 Days)
3-day Pondicherry tour from Coimbatore: Puducherry. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,820 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
26° – 31°C
October in Pondicherry

Description
3-day Pondicherry tour from Coimbatore: Puducherry. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,820 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Promenade Beach, White Town, Auroville and the Matrimandir and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Puducherry. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Pondicherry
Best time: February, March, April, JanuaryAverage temperature range: 22°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Coimbatore to Pondicherry
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Coimbatore in the morning. Drive from Coimbatore to Puducherry (about 381 km, 7 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Puducherry. Check in and walk along the Promenade Beach, closed to traffic in the evenings, and through the yellow villas and quiet streets of White Town. Overnight stay in Puducherry.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Coimbatore to Puducherry
381 km · ~8h 17m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Coimbatore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ChinnamanaliAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near UlundurpetAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PuducherryPuducherry, Puducherry
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Coimbatore to Puducherry
381 km · ~8h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Coimbatore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Coimbatore → Puducherry
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~381 km
~8h 28m|Tentative fare ₹420–₹1,120
Usual tea / meal halts: Rasipuram (~170 km)
- Arrive in Puducherry
Puducherry, Puducherry
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Coimbatore to Puducherry
Nearest railway stations: Coimbatore North for Coimbatore, Puducherry for Puducherry.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 8h 44m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 9h 48m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 1h 40m wait
1 change · 11h in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 15m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
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Promenade Beach
The 1.5 km sea front, closed to traffic in the evenings.
- 2
White Town
The French Quarter of colourful villas, cafés and bougainvillea.
Auroville and the ashram
Visit Auroville and the Matrimandir viewing point (inner chamber visits must be booked in advance), then the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Manakula Vinayagar Temple. In the afternoon, take the boat through the Chunnambar backwaters to Paradise Beach. Overnight stay in Puducherry.
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Auroville and the Matrimandir
The township founded in 1968, with the golden Matrimandir (seen from the viewing point).
- 2
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
The ashram of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, with their samadhi.
- 3
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
The old Ganesha temple near the ashram.
- 4
Paradise Beach
A clean beach reached by boat through the Chunnambar backwaters.
Pondicherry to Coimbatore
Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus before starting home. Drive from Puducherry to Coimbatore (about 389 km, 7 hrs 45 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Coimbatore. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Puducherry to Coimbatore
389 km · ~8h 27m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near AtturAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Mukasi PidariyurAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in CoimbatoreCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Puducherry to Coimbatore
389 km · ~8h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Coimbatore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~389 km
~8h 39m|Tentative fare ₹430–₹1,140
Usual tea / meal halts: Attur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Puducherry to Coimbatore
Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Coimbatore North for Coimbatore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 8h 41m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait
1 change · 9h 26m in total
Change trains at Mayiladuturai Jn — about 1h 12m wait
1 change · 11h 49m in total
Change trains at Alakkudi — about 2h 27m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A Gothic church with stained-glass windows.
- 2
Drive back to Coimbatore.
Tour Overview
Pondicherry keeps its French past in the yellow villas and quiet streets of White Town, with a sea-front promenade, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and the international township of Auroville on the edge of the city.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Coimbatore. The route runs Coimbatore → Puducherry → Coimbatore, about 770 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Pondicherry Tour from Coimbatore
- Promenade Beach
- White Town
- Auroville and the Matrimandir
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Paradise Beach
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Inclusions in the Pondicherry Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Coimbatore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Pondicherry Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Pondicherry Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Coimbatore → Puducherry → Coimbatore (about 770 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Puducherry, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Coimbatore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹10,970 | ₹10,070 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹9,940 | ₹9,050 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹8,820 | ₹7,920 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹8,310 | ₹7,410 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹7,720 | ₹6,820 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Promenade Beach
- White Town
- Auroville and the Matrimandir
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Paradise Beach
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Coimbatore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Swimwear
- Extra change of clothes
- Flip-flops
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Coimbatore → Puducherry → Coimbatore (about 770 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Puducherry, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Coimbatore on day 1 and you are back in Coimbatore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Coimbatore → Puducherry → Coimbatore. That is about 770 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,070 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,820 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Coimbatore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–March.
