By Air
International airports at Chennai and Madurai with domestic airports at Coimbatore, Trichy, and Salem providing excellent connectivity; nearest airport to Pondicherry is in Chennai (150 km).
State-run buses connect most towns; auto-rickshaws available everywhere; app-based cabs in cities; rental vehicles for temple circuits.
Modern Chennai Metro serving the capital city; expanding network; bus systems in other major cities; electric buses being introduced in tourist centers.
International airports at Chennai and Madurai with domestic airports at Coimbatore, Trichy, and Salem providing excellent connectivity; nearest airport to Pondicherry is in Chennai (150 km).
Extensive railway network connecting all major destinations; Chennai serves as a major railway hub; Pondicherry has rail connections to major cities.
Well-maintained national highways and state roads; regular bus services by state transport and private operators; scenic coastal and mountain routes.