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How to get fromPuducherry to Cherthalaby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulambus bus
    11h 15m
    ₹796–4,243

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 16857 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Cherthalatrain train 16127
    15h 45m
    ₹521–3,977

  3. Drive  582.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Cherthalacar car 582.5 km
    8h 20m
    ₹6,616–9,556

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Cherthalataxi taxi 582.5 km
    8h 20m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNY - COK
    9h 9m
    ₹9,967–23,368

  6. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Cherthalabus bus
    11h 58m
    ₹940–3,490

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    9h 12m
    ₹5,388–11,887

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Chertalabus bus
    9h 24m
    ₹6,703–16,497

Puducherry to Cherthala by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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

Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Cherthala via Vridhachalam Jn in around 15h 45m.

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