There are 7 ways to get from Mannarkkad 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 Palakkad to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
10h 35m₹1,337–4,219Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherrybus
16h 45m₹603–1,264Train
- Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
11h 48m₹1,059–3,033Drive 447 km
- Drive from Mannarkkad to Puducherrycar 447 km
6h 53m₹5,101–7,368Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Puducherrytaxi 447 km
6h 53m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Malappurambus
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CCJ - PNY
9h 24m₹12,010–20,282Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Malappurambus
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 6m₹6,930–12,382
Mannarkkad to Puducherry by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannarkkad to Puducherry is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹600 - ₹1,300 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mannarkkad to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannarkkad to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Mannarkad and arriving at Pondicherry via Palakkad and Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannarkkad to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Mannarkkad and Puducherry is 467 km. The road distance is 447 km.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Mannarkkad to Puducherry, including transfers.
Mannarkkad to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad station.
Mannarkkad to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Puducherry is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Mannarkad to Pondicherry via Palakkad and Villupuram in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Pondicherry twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Mannarkkad to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Mannarkkad to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannarkkad to Puducherry is 447 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Mannarkkad to Puducherry.
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