In Pondicherry, you will feel like you are in France. The beaches, the food, the weather, they comply with the aura. And why not, Pondicherry (now Puducherry) was one of the largest French colonies in India.
The harmony in the beaches, the scenic landscape, and the peace that this place offers is just impeccable. If you have already made up your mind to visit Pondicherry and seeking travel options, this read could help.
Reaching Pondicherry by train
The nearest railway station from Pondicherry is at Villupuram. It is about 35 kilometers far from Pondicherry. Once you reach the station, you can hire a taxi to reach your destination. Well, you can reach Villupuram from major cities of India like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Trivandrum.
Reaching Pondicherry by flight
The airport in Pondicherry is a domestic airport and the direct flights are connected only from Bangalore and Hyderabad cities. You can get the connecting flights from Delhi, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai; but this travel could be time taking.
An alternative option is to land at the Chennai airport and hire an intercity cab to Pondicherry from the Chennai airport. The Chennai airport is at a distance of about 135 kilometers from Pondicherry. For international travelers, we suggest landing at Chennai International Airport and then continuing the journey by road.
Reaching Pondicherry by car/bus
You can board either private or state-owned buses from Chennai, Thanjavur, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Madurai to reach Pondicherry.
The highways that lead to Pondicherry are well connected from many major cities of India. Especially the East Coast Road is picturesque and en route, you can get fantastic views of Bay of Bengal. You can prefer self-drive or book a private cab to Pondicherry to indulge in the scenic beauty of the Journey.
If you’re planning a trip to Pondicherry from Bangalore and looking for cab bookings in Bangalore, you can contact Gozo Cabs. Gozo provides economy, premium, and luxury outstation taxi cab rental services in Bangalore for one-way, roundtrip, package tours, and airport transfers.
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