There are 11 ways to get from Karingannoor to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Trivandrum Centralbus
- Take the bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Pondicherrybus
11h 46m₹1,145–3,613Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16102 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherrytrain 16858 / ...
13h 22m₹705–3,737Train
- Take the train from Punalur to Villupuram Jntrain 16102 / ...
12h 20m₹715–3,687Drive 542.3 km
- Drive from Karingannoor to Puducherrycar 542.3 km
8h 47m₹6,072–8,771Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karingannoor to Puducherrytaxi 542.3 km
8h 47m₹9,000–11,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
8h 7m₹13,832–32,202Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Punalur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherrybus
13h 35m₹788–2,354Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Karingannoor to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 42m₹9,074–15,513Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 54m₹7,752–17,302Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Karingannoor to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 19m₹8,924–13,837Taxi, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Karingannoor to Sengottaitaxi
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
10h 35m₹9,720–20,485
Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karingannoor to Puducherry is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Karingannoor to Puducherry is to bus and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹33,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karingannoor to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Pondicherry via Azhagiyamandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Karingannoor to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Karingannoor and Puducherry is 734 km. The road distance is 542.3 km.
The best way to get from Karingannoor to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Karingannoor to Puducherry, including transfers.
Karingannoor to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Karingannoor to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Karingannoor to Puducherry is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Karingannoor, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karingannoor to Pondicherry via Kollam, Trivandrum Central, and Azhagiyamandapam in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Cochin International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
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 Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Punalur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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 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 Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Kollam to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–3,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Karingannoor to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum Central station.
Karingannoor to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karingannoor to Puducherry is 542 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Karingannoor to Puducherry.
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