There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Chettikulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Kuzhithurai
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Nagercoilbus
7h 6m₹1,800–4,507Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Kanyakumaritrain 16861
14h 19m₹866–3,404Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Aralvaymolitrain 20635 / ...
10h 33m₹1,080–4,126Drive 557.8 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Chettikulamcar 557.8 km
8h 28m₹6,238–9,010Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chettikulamtaxi 557.8 km
8h 28m₹12,000–15,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chettikulamtaxi
7h 34m₹9,573–19,317Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Nagercoilbus
9h 50m₹1,563–3,874Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aralvaymolitrain
9h 54m₹6,974–13,337Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aralvaymolitrain
10h 55m₹12,053–22,318
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Chettikulam is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Chettikulam is to bus via Kuzhithurai which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Nagercoil via Kalikkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Chettikulam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Aralvaymoli via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Puducherry and Chettikulam is 653 km. The road distance is 557.8 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chettikulam without a car is to bus via Kuzhithurai which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Puducherry to Chettikulam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Chettikulam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chettikulam is to bus via Kuzhithurai which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,200 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Chettikulam, India?
You can take a bus from Jipmer to Chettikulam via Kalikkavilai and Nagercoil in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Aralvaymoli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–15,000
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 Chettikulam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Puducherry to Chettikulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Chettikulam is 558 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Puducherry to Chettikulam.
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