There are 11 ways to get from Changanassery 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 Changanaseri to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
8h 37m₹10,452–24,446Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Changanaseri to Erode Jntrain 06081 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
17h₹457–3,568Bus
- Take the bus from Changanassery to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Pondicherry Bus standbus
14h 55m₹1,115–2,977Train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Kollam Jntrain 06082 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16102 / ...
15h 50m₹575–4,487Drive 544.8 km
- Drive from Changanassery to Puducherrycar 544.8 km
8h 28m₹6,145–8,876Taxi
- Take the taxi from Changanassery to Puducherrytaxi 544.8 km
8h 28m₹9,000–11,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
10h 59m₹5,372–12,046Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
13h 19m₹5,721–15,408Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
11h 43m₹7,629–18,113Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Changanassery to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
10h 2m₹9,521–14,542Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherrybus
18h 21m₹591–1,332
Changanassery to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Changanassery to Puducherry is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 18h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Changanassery to Puducherry is to drive which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Changanassery to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Changanassery and arriving at Pondicherry Bus stand via Kottarakara and Tindivanam Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Changanassery to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Pondicherry via Kollam Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
The distance between Changanassery and Puducherry is 550 km. The road distance is 544.8 km.
The best way to get from Changanassery to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Changanassery to Puducherry, including transfers.
Changanassery to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Changanassery station.
Changanassery to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Changanassery to Puducherry is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Changanassery, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Changanassery to Pondicherry Bus stand via Kottarakara and Tindivanam Bypass in around 14h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Changanaseri to Pondicherry via Kollam Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 15h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Changanaseri to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Changanaseri to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Changanaseri to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Changanaseri to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- 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
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 Changanaseri to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Changanassery to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Changanassery to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Changanassery to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changanassery to Puducherry is 545 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Changanassery to Puducherry.
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