There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Pipeline junctionbus
9h 10m₹750–2,400Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain 12623 / ...
12h 50m₹424–3,325Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain 12623 / ...
11h 55m₹432–3,361Drive 552 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Ernākulamcar 552 km
7h 52m₹6,233–9,003Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ernākulamtaxi 552 km
7h 52m₹11,000–14,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
7h 37m₹9,357–22,418Bus via Villupuram
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Ernakulambus
11h 34m₹1,050–3,102Train 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 49m₹5,975–11,596
Puducherry to Ernākulam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam is to train via Erode which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pondicherry Bus Stand and arriving at Pipeline junction. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ernakulam Town via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Puducherry and Ernākulam is 554 km. The road distance is 552 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400.
The bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Pipeline junction takes 9h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puducherry to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 55m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ernākulam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Pipeline junction twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Ernakulam Town via Salem Jn in around 11h 55m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- 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 Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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 Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Pipeline junction
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- 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
- 7h 52m
- 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 to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Pipeline junction station.
Puducherry to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Ernākulam is 552 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Puducherry to Ernākulam.
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