2-day trip
Bengaluru to Pondicherry in a Force Urbania
French quarter, beaches and Auroville.
- 310 km
- each way, approximately
- 6 to 7 hours
- driving time one way
- 2
- day trip
- ₹23,450
- from, in a 12-seater
The trip
What the drive to Pondicherry is actually like.
Pondicherry is a flat, easy drive with no ghats at all, which makes it one of the more comfortable long runs in the van. The French quarter is small enough to walk, so the Urbania mostly does the long legs and the Auroville trip.
Road and permits
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry permits apply. The route is almost entirely four-lane highway and is one of the easier long drives from Bengaluru.
When to go
November to March. April and May are very humid on the coast.
The drive
- Bengaluru
- Hosur
- Krishnagiri
- Tiruvannamalai
- Tindivanam
- Pondicherry
- One way
- 310 km
- Driving time
- 6 to 7 hours
- Trip length
- 2 days
Fares
Bengaluru to Pondicherry fare, by vehicle.
Every rate below is published upfront. A 2-day trip bills 630 km plus the driver allowance.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per km | Trip fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Urbania 9 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 9 | ₹48 | ₹31,640 |
| Force Urbania 10 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 10 | ₹46 | ₹30,380 |
| Force Urbania 12 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 12 | ₹45 | ₹29,750 |
| Force Urbania 10 SeaterPremium | 10 | ₹34 | ₹22,820 |
| Force Urbania 12 SeaterPremium | 12 | ₹35 | ₹23,450 |
| Force Urbania 16 Seater ModifiedPremium | 16 | ₹36 | ₹24,080 |
How this is worked out. 630 km billed at the vehicle’s per-kilometre rate, plus a driver allowance of ₹700 per day for 2 days. Outstation trips bill a minimum of 300 km per day, which is why a short two-day trip still bills 600 km.
GST, tolls, parking, state permit and driver bata extra as applicable.
What you see
Places this trip usually covers.
- 01
French Quarter
White Town. Best walked early morning or after sunset.
- 02
Auroville
Matrimandir viewing needs a pass booked in advance.
- 03
Promenade Beach
Closed to vehicles in the evening, which is when to go.
- 04
Paradise Beach
Reached by a short boat ride from Chunnambar.
- 05
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Quiet, and strict about timing and dress.
Itinerary
How the days usually run.
A starting point, not a fixed schedule. Tell us what you want to see and the driver works around it.
- 1
Day 1 — Bengaluru to Pondicherry
Via Krishnagiri and Tindivanam. Arrive mid-afternoon, evening on the promenade.
- 2
Day 2 — Auroville and back
Auroville and a beach in the morning, lunch in White Town, then the drive home.
Get a fare
Get your exact Pondicherry fare.
Tell us your dates and group size and we will send a fixed, all-in fare for the 2-day trip. No obligation.
Bengaluru to Pondicherry: common questions
A 2-day trip starts at ₹23,450 in a Premium 12-seater at ₹35 per kilometre. The lowest fare in the fleet is ₹22,820 in the 10-seater, and the 16-seater works out at ₹24,080. Each of those includes the driver allowance of ₹700 per day. Tolls, parking, state permits and GST are extra.
About 6 to 7 hours one way, covering roughly 310 km. The route runs through Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Tindivanam. Traffic getting out of Bengaluru is the biggest variable, which is why most groups leave early.
We quote Pondicherry as a 2-day trip with 1 night away, which is the comfortable minimum. You can stretch it longer — each extra day adds 300 km of billing plus one more driver allowance.
It bills the distance actually covered, roughly 630 km, because that is already above the 300 km per day minimum that applies to outstation trips.
Yes. The route enters Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, so an interstate permit applies. The cost depends on the state and how long you are there, and we tell you the figure before you book rather than adding it at the end.
November to March. April and May are very humid on the coast.
Yes. Every booking comes with an experienced, verified driver. There is no self-drive option.
Per kilometre, with a minimum of 300 km per day, plus a driver allowance of ₹700 per day. Tolls, parking, state permits and GST are extra.