There are 7 ways to get from Cherthala to Puducherry by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
7h 24m₹9,936–23,330Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cherthala to Villupuram Jntrain 16128
17h 22m₹525–3,996Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Indira Gandi Statuebus
13h 23m₹793–4,298Drive 560.1 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Puducherrycar 560.1 km
8h 53m₹6,362–9,189Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Puducherrytaxi 560.1 km
8h 53m₹11,000–14,000Train, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Cherthala to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 46m₹5,356–11,930Bus via Tindivanam
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Tindivanambus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Pondicherrybus
13h 35m₹1,544–5,120
Cherthala to Puducherry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Puducherry is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Indira Gandi Statue via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
The distance between Cherthala and Puducherry is 508 km. The road distance is 560.1 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 13h 23m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cherthala to Puducherry, including transfers.
Cherthala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Cherthala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Puducherry is to bus which takes 13h 23m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h 22m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Puducherry, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Indira Gandi Statue once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 15h 32m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Cherthala to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- 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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Indira Gandi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cherthala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Indira Gandi Statue station.
Cherthala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Puducherry is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Cherthala to Puducherry.
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