There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
10h 14m₹779–2,371Train via Shōranūr
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Shoranur Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 20631 / ...
13h 19m₹427–3,368Drive 559.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry (Station) to Kochicar 559.4 km
8h 1m₹6,307–9,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry (Station) to Kochitaxi 559.4 km
8h 1m₹11,000–14,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
7h 35m₹9,369–22,432Bus via Villupuram
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Ernakulambus
11h 57m₹1,050–3,102Train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 16127
18h 5m₹530–4,126Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
7h 47m₹5,475–11,096
Puducherry (Station) to Kochi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi is to train via Shōranūr which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus Stand and arriving at Ernakulam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Puducherry (Station) and Kochi is 558 km. The road distance is 559.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi, including transfers.
Puducherry (Station) to Kochi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus Stand station.
Puducherry (Station) to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train via Shōranūr, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 19m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Puducherry (Station), India and Kochi, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,300 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Ernakulam Jn via Shoranur Jn in around 13h 19m.
- 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 Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Villupuram to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater/ Seater
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry (Station) to Kochi bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Aluva station.
Puducherry (Station) to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry (Station) to Kochi is 559 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Puducherry (Station) to Kochi.
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