There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Kodai Road by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 12637 / ...
6h 5m₹330–2,626Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Thanjavurbus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16847 / ...
10h 25m₹307–2,004Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Kodai Roadbus
8h 38m₹1,250–4,292Drive 322.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kodai Roadcar 322.1 km
4h 53m₹3,632–5,246Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kodai Roadtaxi 322.1 km
4h 53m₹4,000–4,800Fly, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM)plane PNY - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
11h 1m₹10,407–30,283Train via Dindigul Jn
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12633 / ...
6h 39m₹430–3,426
Pondicherry (PNY) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kodai Road is to bus and train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,000 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kodai Road is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kodai Road. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kodai Road via Villupuram and Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kodai Road. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kodaikanal Road via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kodai Road is 333 km. The road distance is 322.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kodai Road without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Puducherry to Kodai Road, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kodai Road bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Kodai Road train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kodai Road is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,300 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kodai Road, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Kodaikanal Road 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry to Kodai Road via Villupuram, Villupuram, and Salem in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Madurai via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thanjavur to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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/
Bus from Salem to Kodai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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 Kodai Road bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Kodai Road train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kodai Road is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Puducherry to Kodai Road.
There are 25+ hotels available in Kodai Road.














