Transportation

* **Roads**: Well-connected by the East Coast Road (ECR) and National Highway 32, providing a scenic and direct route to Chennai (approx. 150 km away). * **Public Transit**: The Puducherry Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) operates local buses. Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are common for short distances. * **Rentals**: Two-wheeler rentals (scooters and motorcycles) are uniquely popular in Pondicherry and are the preferred mode of transport for tourists. * **Rail**: The Puducherry Railway Station connects the city to Villupuram, Chennai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi. * **Air**: Pondicherry Airport (PNY) is a regional airport with limited commercial flights (primarily to Hyderabad and Bengaluru). Most international travelers use Chennai International Airport. * **Walking/Bicycles**: White Town is highly walkable and bicycle-friendly, with shaded streets and a vehicle-free evening zone along the Promenade Beach.