Bangalore to Pondicherry Cab
One-way taxi from Bangalore to Pondicherry — you pay for the drop, not the return.
- Distance310 km
- Travel time6 – 6.5 hours
- Sedan from₹4,740
- RouteNH-77 via Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai, then on to Tindivanam
Bangalore to Pondicherry one-way taxi
The weekend run out of Bangalore. Six hours of road between the city and the coast, and a route where one-way pricing genuinely changes the maths — most travellers fly or train home rather than drive back.
Bangalore to Pondicherry taxi fare
| Vehicle | Passengers | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | ₹4,740 |
| SUV | 1–6 passengers | ₹5,670 |
| Innova Crysta | 1–6 passengers | ₹7,010 |
| Tempo Traveller | 9–12 passengers | ₹8,970 |
Includes driver charges, fuel, vehicle and driver allowance for the one-way trip. Toll charges, Inter-state permit where applicable, Parking charges, Waiting beyond 30 minutes at pickup are charged at actuals. Fares shown are for a one-way drop and are confirmed on booking. Toll, permit and parking are charged at actuals.
The drive
310 km · about 6 – 6.5 hours · NH-77 via Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai, then on to Tindivanam.
This crosses into Tamil Nadu, so a permit applies. Tiruvannamalai sits roughly at the midpoint and is a common stop for groups making the trip on a Friday evening.
Pickup points in Bangalore
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- Whitefield and Marathahalli
- Koramangala and HSR Layout
- Indiranagar and Domlur
- Electronic City
- Jayanagar and JP Nagar
- Hebbal and Yelahanka
- Majestic and the KSR railway station
Drop points in Pondicherry
- White Town and the Promenade
- Beach-side hotels and resorts
- Auroville and Kuilapalayam
- Pondicherry bus stand and railway station
- Serviceable addresses across Puducherry town
Local note. Devanahalli sits an hour north of the city centre. If your drop is the airport, budget that hour separately from the highway time.
Why book this as a one-way drop?
A traditional outstation quote for Bangalore to Pondicherry assumes the vehicle drives back — so you are billed for up to 620 km even though you travel 310. 1WAYDROP plans vehicles around one-way demand between these two cities, so your fare covers the leg you are actually on.
Frequently asked questions
Can we stop at Tiruvannamalai?
Yes. It is close to the midpoint of this route and a short temple stop is easily built into the schedule.
Is there a state permit charge?
Yes. Bangalore to Pondicherry crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu, and the permit is charged at actuals with tolls.
How long from Electronic City?
Electronic City is on the right side of Bangalore for this route and usually saves 30 to 45 minutes compared with starting from Whitefield.
Travelling the other way?
One-way taxi from Pondicherry to Bangalore, priced and written for that direction.