There are 10 ways to get from Puducherry to Kerala by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
7h 8m₹810–1,917Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
12h 35m₹460–3,526Drive 596.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thiruvananthapuramcar 596.5 km
9h 15m₹6,709–9,690Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 596.5 km
9h 15m₹10,000–13,000Train, fly to Calicut International Airport
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
6h 39m₹6,620–13,926Bus via Sattur
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Satturbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
12h 41m₹1,319–3,330Train, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
6h 57m₹5,891–12,596Train, 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
7h 49m₹5,479–11,106Train, fly to Kannur International Airport
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
6h 34m₹8,770–18,076Train, 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 Coimbatore Jn to Thrisurtrain
8h 38m₹5,860–12,096
Puducherry to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kerala is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kerala is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor via FlixBus Nagercoil - Kaliyakkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kerala is 626 km. The road distance is 596.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kerala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Puducherry to Kerala, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kerala bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kerala is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kerala, India?
Parveen Travels operates a bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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 Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–20,000
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
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 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 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 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 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 Coimbatore Jn to Thrisur
- 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
- 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 Pondicherry to Sattur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Kerala bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Puducherry to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kerala is 596 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Puducherry to Kerala.
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