There are 8 ways to get from Pondicherry University to Kottayam by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Tindivanam Bypasstaxi
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
8h 13m₹1,496–3,281Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
13h 36m₹705–3,802Drive 559.3 km
- Drive from Pondicherry University to Kottayamcar 559.3 km
8h 46m₹6,305–9,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Kottayamtaxi 559.3 km
8h 46m₹11,000–14,000Fly from Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 30m₹9,474–23,496Bus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam - Pondicherry to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
12h 40m₹1,216–3,815Train via Erode
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
14h 31m₹705–3,902Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
10h 4m₹5,815–12,462
Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pondicherry University to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Pondicherry University to Kottayam is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondicherry University to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam - Pondicherry and arriving at Kottayam via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondicherry University to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kottayam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Pondicherry University and Kottayam is 676 km. The road distance is 559.3 km.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Kottayam without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Pondicherry University to Kottayam, including transfers.
Pondicherry University to Kottayam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Tindivanam - Pondicherry station.
Pondicherry University to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Kottayam is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Pondicherry University, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pondicherry University to Kottayam via Pondicherry and Salem Jn in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pondicherry University to Kottayam via Tindivanam - Pondicherry, Gandhipuram, and Coimbatore in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Erode Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam - Pondicherry to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–14,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pondicherry University to Kottayam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Pondicherry University to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondicherry University to Kottayam is 559 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Pondicherry University to Kottayam.
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