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There are 8 ways to get from Mannarkkad to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Salem

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    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 37m
    ₹727–3,519

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain train 16856 / ...
    11h 48m
    ₹1,059–3,033

  3. Drive  446.7 km

    1. Drive from Mannarkkad to Puducherrycar car 446.7 km
    6h 52m
    ₹4,332–6,258

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Puducherrytaxi taxi 446.7 km
    6h 52m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    7h 57m
    ₹8,116–14,382

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mannarkad to Pollachibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pollachi to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    13h 47m
    ₹1,301–2,375

  7. Bus to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mannarkad to Malappurambus bus
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    9h 1m
    ₹6,930–11,882

  8. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Pondicherry

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CJB - PNY
    12h 35m
    ₹10,167–23,319

Mannarkkad to Puducherry by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Puducherry, India?

You can take a bus from Mannarkad to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via Palakkad, Salem, and Salem in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Pondicherry twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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