There are 8 ways to get from Ottapalam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palakkad to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
11h 25m₹1,045–3,535Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
12h 38m₹388–3,010Drive 451 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Puducherrycar 451 km
6h 49m₹5,095–7,360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Puducherrytaxi 451 km
6h 49m₹9,500–12,000Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CCJ - PNY
9h 24m₹10,984–19,076Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
7h 53m₹9,453–19,457Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 55m₹5,648–10,369Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 6m₹6,904–12,676
Ottapalam to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Pondicherry via Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad and Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Pondicherry via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Puducherry is 484 km. The road distance is 451 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Ottapalam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Ottapalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a train from Ottappalam to Pondicherry via Palakkad, Palakkad, Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad, Villupuram, and Villupuram in around 11h 25m. 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
- ₹6,000–27,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Cochin International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–24,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–26,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
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 Ottappalam to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ottappalam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
Train from Ottappalam to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ottapalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Villupuram station.
Ottapalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Puducherry is 451 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Ottapalam to Puducherry.
There are 1223+ hotels available in Puducherry.