Araku Valley
Araku Valley
Pondicherry
Pondicherry
Train

Araku Valley to Pondicherry

Updated: 22 May 2026

The journey from Araku Valley to Pondicherry covers 950 km. You must travel to Visakhapatnam and then take a train to Chennai, followed by a road journey to Pondicherry. The journey takes about 18 hours.

Total Distance: Driving distance 950 km, straight-line air distance 650 km.
Fastest Way
Train to Chennai then taxi to Pondicherry.
Cheapest Way
Train to Chennai then bus to Pondicherry.
Compare Araku Valley to Pondicherry Routes
Train
Connecting
Duration
18 hours
Avg Price
INR 1100 - 2200
Operator
Visakhapatnam-Chennai-Pondicherry
Route
Araku-Visakhapatnam-Chennai-Pondicherry.

Take a bus or taxi from Chennai to Pondicherry.

Travel Tips
  • Planning
    Plan well.
  • Booking
    Book tickets early.
  • Food
    Carry food.
  • Weather
    Check weather.
  • Transport
    Use trains.
Safety Tips
  • Night Travel
    Avoid night travel.
  • Valuables
    Keep safe.
  • Health
    Stay hydrated.
  • Emergency
    Keep numbers handy.
People Also Ask
  • Is Pondicherry safe?
    Yes.
  • How to reach?
    Train to Chennai.
  • Is it far?
    950 km.
  • Best time?
    Winter.
  • Are there hotels?
    Yes.
Quick Info
  • From Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • To Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
  • Modes
Best Time to Travel

Winter months.

Things to Do in Pondicherry
1
Promenade Beach
Visit the beach.
2
Auroville
See the community.
3
Araku Valley
Enjoy the hills.
4
Coffee Museum
Learn about coffee.
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