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Cities Near Puducherry

Cities near Puducherry, India: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cuddalore, Panruti, Villupuram. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Puducherry, India is Cuddalore, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Cuddalore13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Panruti22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Villupuram23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Tindivanam24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Chidambaram38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Vriddhāchalam45 mi / 72 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Chingleput53 mi / 86 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip
Tiruvannāmalai55 mi / 88 km1 hr 38 minDrive/railDay trip
Mayiladuthurai59 mi / 94 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip
Arni63 mi / 101 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Puducherry

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cuddalore, Panruti, Villupuram, Tindivanam, Chidambaram. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Puducherry include Cuddalore, Panruti, Villupuram, Tindivanam, Chidambaram. The closest is Cuddalore, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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