There are 8 ways to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
7h 42m₹9,983–23,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Villupuram Jntrain 16128
16h 55m₹516–3,930Bus via Kochi
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Indira Gandi Statuebus
14h 5m₹820–2,543Drive 572.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Puducherrycar 572.6 km
8h 52m₹6,535–9,439Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Puducherrytaxi 572.6 km
8h 52m₹11,000–14,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
10h 4m₹5,403–12,000Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
11h 16m₹7,631–18,130Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Pondicherrybus
14h 5m₹1,544–5,120
Alappuzha to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry is to bus via Kochi which costs ₹800 - ₹2,600 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Indira Gandi Statue via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Puducherry is 529 km. The road distance is 572.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry without a car is to bus via Kochi which takes 14h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry is to bus via Kochi which takes 14h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Indira Gandi Statue via Vytilla Hub and Ernakulam in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 15h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Alappuzha to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vytilla Hub station.
Alappuzha to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Puducherry is 573 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Alappuzha to Puducherry.
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