There are 11 ways to get from Pandalam 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 Kottarakara to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Pondicherry Bus standbus
14h 13m₹1,076–2,938Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Chengannur to Erode Jntrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
18h 32m₹477–3,788Train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Kollam Jntrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16102 / ...
16h 39m₹577–4,538Drive 550.4 km
- Drive from Pandalam to Puducherrycar 550.4 km
8h 33m₹6,252–9,030Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pandalam to Puducherrytaxi 550.4 km
8h 33m₹9,000–11,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Trivandrumbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
10h 41m₹7,614–17,119Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Kumilybus
- Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Puducherrybus
19h 45m₹627–1,373Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Pandalam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
10h 10m₹9,189–14,650Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
12h 12m₹5,387–12,248Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
14h 58m₹5,737–15,598Bus, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Pandalam to Trivandrumbus
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
15h 7m₹8,884–20,019
Pandalam to Puducherry by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pandalam to Puducherry is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹600 - ₹1,400 and takes 19h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pandalam to Puducherry is to drive which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pandalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Pandalam and arriving at Pondicherry Bus stand via Kottarakara and Tindivanam Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Pandalam to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Pondicherry via Kollam Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
The distance between Pandalam and Puducherry is 641 km. The road distance is 550.4 km.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 14h 13m to get from Pandalam to Puducherry, including transfers.
Pandalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kottarakara station.
Pandalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Pandalam to Puducherry is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 16h 39m.
What companies run services between Pandalam, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Pandalam to Pondicherry Bus stand via Kottarakara and Tindivanam Bypass in around 14h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pandalam to Pondicherry via Chengannur, Chengannur, Kollam Jn, and Villupuram Jn in around 16h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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 Chengannur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Erode Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Chengannur to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–2,000
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Pondicherry Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–430
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pandalam to Puducherry bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tindivanam Bypass station.
Pandalam to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pandalam to Puducherry is 550 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Pandalam to Puducherry.
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