The average bus between Manipal and Puducherry takes 18h 15m and the fastest bus takes 15h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manipal to Puducherry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manipal and Puducherry. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manipal is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Puducherry at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Manipal to Puducherry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Manipal station and arriving at Puducherry station via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
Manipal to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Manipal Tiger Circle station.
Manipal to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Book your Manipal to Puducherry bus tickets online with SLGT Travels, Rajdhani Travels and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manipal and Puducherry is 569.7 km. The road distance is 695 km.
You can take a bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Bengaluru in around 16h 31m.