What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Cherthala?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Cherthala is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 16h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Cherthala?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Cherthala is to drive which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,500.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Cherthala?

No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus Stand and arriving at Cherthala via Vytilla Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Cherthala?

No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Cherthala via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Cherthala?

The distance between Puducherry and Cherthala is 592 km. The road distance is 584.8 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Cherthala without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Cherthala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,300.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Cherthala?

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Puducherry to Cherthala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Cherthala bus from?

Puducherry to Cherthala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus Stand station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Cherthala train from?

Puducherry to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Puducherry to Cherthala?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Cherthala is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 16h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹24,000 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Puducherry to Cherthala bus arrive?

Puducherry to Cherthala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.

Where does the Puducherry to Cherthala train arrive?

Puducherry to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Cherthala?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Cherthala is 585 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Puducherry to Cherthala.

Where can I stay near Cherthala?

There are 723+ hotels available in Cherthala.

Puducherry to Cherthala - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Cherthala by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulambus
11h 11m
₹796–4,257
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Cherthalatrain 16127
16h 44m
₹520–4,026
Drive 584.8 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Cherthalacar 584.8 km
8h 20m
₹6,578–9,501
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Cherthalataxi 584.8 km
8h 20m
₹11,000–14,000
Fly Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport
1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
8h 57m
₹9,467–23,368
Bus via Coimbatore
1. Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Cherthalabus
11h 58m
₹940–3,490
Line 17643 train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, subway, line 12075 train
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jntrain
2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
3. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
4. Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
5. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthalatrain
9h 9m
₹5,585–12,046
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Cherthalabus
9h 8m
₹6,360–12,986

Puducherry to Cherthala by train

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16h 44mAverage Duration

₹520Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.2 km
Duration: 11h 11m

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

Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 15h 9m.

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