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How to get fromCherthala to Puducherryby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cherthala to Puducherry by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Pondicherry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane COK - PNY
    4h 48m
    ₹11,303–25,135

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cherthala to Villupuram Jntrain train 16128
    17h 22m
    ₹525–3,996

  3. Bus via Aluva

    1. Take the bus from Cherthala to Aluvabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aluva to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    12h 6m
    ₹1,373–4,246

  4. Drive  560.1 km

    1. Drive from Cherthala to Puducherrycar car 560.1 km
    8h 53m
    ₹6,284–9,077

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cherthala to Puducherrytaxi taxi 560.1 km
    8h 53m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    6h 56m
    ₹6,723–12,735

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Indira Gandi Statuebus bus
    13h 23m
    ₹793–4,298

Cherthala to Puducherry by bus and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Puducherry, India?

You can take a bus from Cherthala to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Aluva and Aluva in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 15h 32m.

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