(A Central University under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India)
How to reach Pondicherry (Puducherry)
Pondicherry is well connected by AIR/TRAIN/ROAD.
BY AIR
Domestic Airport:
Pondicherry (PNY) has its own Domestic Airport.
Nearest International Airport:
Chennai International Airport, Chennai (MAA) -135 KM
Other International Airport Direct/Connecting Flights:
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Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR): - Direct Flight is available from Bengaluru to Pondicherry
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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD): - Direct Flight is available from Hyderabad to Pondicherry
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Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi (DEL): - Connecting Flights are available from New Delhi to Pondicherry
BY TRAIN:
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The Pondicherry (PDY) is well connected by Trains from major cities.
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The Villupuram Junction (VM) is the nearest railway station having a distance of approximately 40 KM from Pondicherry, which is fairly well-connected to all major cities. The approximate travel time from Villupuram Junction to Pondicherry is one hour by TAXI CAB/ Buses. There are frequent buses from Villupuram Railway station to Pondicherry.
BY ROAD:
The distance from Chennai to Pondicherry is approximately 135 KM via East Coast Road (ECR). The approximate travel time from Chennai to Pondicherry is 2 Hours by TAXI CAB and 2½ hours by Government/Private Buses. For every 10 to 15 minutes buses are available for Pondicherry from Chennai.
Note:--
(i) Those participants who are coming from IIT Madras, Chennai workshop on 20th August 2023 can take a bus to Pondicherry University from Madhya Kailash Temple near IIT Madras main gate. Regular Buses are available every 15-20 Minutes.
(ii) Those participants who are coming from Chennai Airport; can take the Airport Metro up to Guindy Metro Station. Opposite Guindy Metro Station, regular buses to Pondicherry University are available every 15-20 Minutes.
(iii) Those participants who are coming from Chennai by bus/Cab can get down to Pondicherry University.
Auto Taxi Facility Available at Pondicherry University Main Gate-1 or Gate-2 on Payment basis
(i) Guest House-I/II or University Hostel/Misty Ocean to Conference Venue CCC Auditorium (Rs. 50)
(ii) Pondicherry Bus Stand/Railway Station to Conference Venue CCC Auditorium (Rs. 400)
(iii) Regular City Buses are available in Pondicherry
Contact Detail: -- (a) Thiru Auto--9498813004/6380128467 (b) Raghu Auto--9944049754 (c) Mani Auto --9499035212