There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Edapally
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Edapally Bypassbus
9h 24m₹778–2,339Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain 12623 / ...
13h 5m₹424–3,325Drive 549.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Ernākulamcar 549.7 km
7h 52m₹5,332–7,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ernākulamtaxi 549.7 km
7h 52m₹11,000–14,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
6h 38m₹9,602–23,398Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
10h 25m₹800–2,400Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
5h 57m₹6,023–11,917
Puducherry to Ernākulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Ernakulam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ernakulam Town via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Puducherry and Ernākulam is 553 km. The road distance is 549.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam without a car is to bus via Edapally which takes 9h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Puducherry to Ernākulam, including transfers.
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 via Edapally which takes 9h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 5m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹24,000 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ernākulam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Edapally Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Ernakulam Town via Erode Jn in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Edapally Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Avlt Trans
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Avlt Trans
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Edapally Bypass station.
Puducherry to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Ernākulam is 550 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Puducherry to Ernākulam.
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