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How to get fromPalakkad to Puducherryby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    7h 30m
    ₹650–1,900

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain train 16856 / ...
    11h 15m
    ₹270–2,100

  3. Drive  418.8 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Puducherrycar car 418.8 km
    6h 13m
    ₹4,699–6,787

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Puducherrytaxi taxi 418.8 km
    6h 13m
    ₹9,000–11,000

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

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad 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 35m
    ₹7,677–13,863

  6. Bus via Villupuram

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Villupurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus bus
    8h 25m
    ₹1,323–4,099

  7. 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
    10h 45m
    ₹11,126–23,113

  8. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain train
    9h 12m
    ₹6,046–16,213

Palakkad to Puducherry by bus

Calendar165Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

SBM Traansport operates a bus from Palakkad to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue every 2 hours, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Seven other operators also service this route. 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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