There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Cherai Beach by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
8h 34m₹2,200–5,392Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
11h 29m₹1,022–4,011Drive 531.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Cherai Beachcar 531.6 km
7h 42m₹5,980–8,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Cherai Beachtaxi 531.6 km
7h 42m₹10,000–13,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
5h 51m₹10,102–23,298Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Paravoor Kavalabus
9h 19m₹1,306–2,968Bus #2
- Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulambus
12h 6m₹1,629–3,050Train via Erode
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
12h 21m₹1,024–3,975Train 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
6h 3m₹6,220–11,976
Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Cherai Beach is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Cherai Beach is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chalakudy via Villupuram and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Cherai Beach. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Aluva via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Puducherry and Cherai Beach is 548 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Cherai Beach without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Puducherry to Cherai Beach, including transfers.
Puducherry to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Cherai Beach is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,100 and takes 11h 29m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹24,000 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Cherai Beach, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Cherai Beach via Villupuram, Villupuram, Salem, and Chalakudy in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Cherai Beach via Salem Jn and Aluva in around 11h 29m.
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
- 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/
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Paravoor Kavala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 to Cherai Beach bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Cherai Beach train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Cherai Beach is 532 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Puducherry to Cherai Beach.
There are 1241+ hotels available in Cherai Beach.























