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How to get fromPuducherry to Kochiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Edapally Bypassbus bus
    9h 27m
    ₹780–2,359

  2. Train via Shōranūr

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Shoranur Jntrain train 16855 / ...
    2. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain train 20631 / ...
    13h 19m
    ₹427–3,368

  3. Drive 560.2 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Kochicar car 560.2 km
    8h 2m
    ₹6,288–9,082

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kochitaxi taxi 560.2 km
    8h 2m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly from Pondicherry

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNY - COK
    7h 35m
    ₹9,357–22,418

  6. Bus via Villupuram

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Ernakulambus bus
    11h 34m
    ₹1,050–3,102

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16127
    18h 5m
    ₹530–4,126

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    7h 47m
    ₹5,475–11,096

Puducherry to Kochi by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kochi, India?

Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Edapally Bypass twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Ernakulam Jn via Shoranur Jn in around 13h 19m.

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