There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Kattanam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Kottarakarabus
8h 58m₹1,438–5,168Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127
15h 35m₹660–4,026Drive 568.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kattanamcar 568.2 km
8h 53m₹6,390–9,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kattanamtaxi 568.2 km
8h 53m₹9,000–12,000Train, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulamtrain
9h 19m₹6,191–13,996Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kayamkulambus
13h 35m₹1,210–4,110Train, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kayankulamtrain
10h 24m₹5,740–12,436Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kayankulamtrain
12h 20m₹6,140–12,866Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
14h₹8,630–21,876
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kattanam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹4,100 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kattanam is to drive which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kattanam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus stand and arriving at Pandalam via Tindivanam Bypass and Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kattanam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kayankulam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kattanam is 646 km. The road distance is 568.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kattanam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Puducherry to Kattanam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kattanam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus stand station.
Puducherry to Kattanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kattanam is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,100 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kattanam, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Kattanam via Tindivanam Bypass, Kottarakara, and Pandalam in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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
Train from Aluva to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
Train from Podanur Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–450
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,900
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
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 Kattanam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tindivanam Bypass station.
Puducherry to Kattanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kattanam is 568 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Puducherry to Kattanam.
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