There are 9 ways to get from Kerala to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Pondicherrybus
11h 13m₹938–5,873Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Villupuram Jntrain 20636 / ...
12h 40m₹461–3,520Drive 585.4 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Puducherrycar 585.4 km
9h 28m₹6,584–9,510Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Puducherrytaxi 585.4 km
9h 28m₹10,000–13,000Fly from Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
6h 46m₹6,632–13,901Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Puducherrybus Thanjavur - Puducherry
15h 37mFly from Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
7h 17m₹7,218–14,989Fly from Kannur International Airport, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CNN - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
6h 49m₹8,783–18,078Fly from Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
8h 43m₹5,473–11,115
Kerala to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Puducherry is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at Pondicherry via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Kerala and Puducherry is 654 km. The road distance is 585.4 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Kerala to Puducherry, including transfers.
Kerala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Kerala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Puducherry is to bus which takes 11h 13m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Puducherry, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalikkavilai to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–3,300 and the journey takes 9h 18m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Villupuram Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- 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
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹900–3,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹372–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Kerala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Puducherry is 585 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Kerala to Puducherry.
There are 1225+ hotels available in Puducherry.