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

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There are 7 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_A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 45m

  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
    ₹4,694–6,780

  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 30m
    ₹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 FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CJB - PNY
    8h 15m
    ₹9,964–18,707

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,546Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

SLGT Travels operates a bus from Palakkad to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 45m. Mahadev Travels also services this route 3 times a day. 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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