There are 8 ways to get from Kochi to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cochin University to Indira Gandi Statuebus
10h 42m₹780–2,438Train via Shōranūr
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 20632 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
15h 12m₹426–3,317Drive 554.1 km
- Drive from Kochi to Puducherrycar 554.1 km
8h 13m₹6,232–9,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Puducherrytaxi 554.1 km
8h 13m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Pondicherry
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
6h 32m₹9,355–22,418Bus via Villupuram
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
12h 26m₹1,060–3,104Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16128
18h₹537–4,087Fly to Chennai 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 45m₹5,475–11,118
Kochi to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Puducherry is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Cochin University and arriving at Indira Gandi Statue via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
The distance between Kochi and Puducherry is 557 km. The road distance is 554.1 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Kochi to Puducherry, including transfers.
Kochi to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Cochin University station.
Kochi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Puducherry is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train via Shōranūr, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 15h 12m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Puducherry, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Cochin University to Indira Gandi Statue twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Pondicherry via Shoranur Jn in around 15h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
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 Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Shoranur Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Cochin University to Indira Gandi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater/ Seater
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Indira Gandi Statue station.
Kochi to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Puducherry is 554 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Kochi to Puducherry.
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