There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Pondicherry University by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kalamasserybus
- Take the bus from Cochin University to Indira Gandi Statuebus
12h 16m₹1,447–4,574Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Erode Jntrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
16h 21m₹640–3,758Drive 551.1 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Pondicherry Universitycar 551.1 km
8h 33m₹6,213–8,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Pondicherry Universitytaxi 551.1 km
8h 33m₹11,000–14,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
7h 47m₹9,475–23,395Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Tindivanam - Pondicherrybus
12h 35m₹1,149–3,732Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Kayankulamtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Villupuram Jntrain 16128
18h 31m₹817–5,064
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Pondicherry University is to train via Erode which costs ₹600 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Pondicherry University is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Indira Gandi Statue via Cochin University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Pondicherry University. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Pondicherry via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Kottayam and Pondicherry University is 637 km. The road distance is 551.1 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Pondicherry University without a car is to bus which takes 12h 16m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Kottayam to Pondicherry University, including transfers.
Kottayam to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Pondicherry University is to bus which takes 12h 16m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can train via Erode, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 21m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Pondicherry University, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Pondicherry University via Kalamassery, Cochin University, and Indira Gandi Statue in around 12h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Pondicherry University via Erode Jn and Pondicherry in around 16h 21m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kottayam to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kottayam to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kayankulam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottayam to Kalamassery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- 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 Kottayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–1,800
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Gandhipuram to Tindivanam - Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Pondicherry University bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kalamassery station.
Kottayam to Pondicherry University train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Pondicherry University is 551 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Kottayam to Pondicherry University.
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