There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
11h 10m₹791–2,382Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
14h 10m₹459–3,345Drive 496.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kothamangalamcar 496.7 km
7h 53m₹5,638–8,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kothamangalamtaxi 496.7 km
7h 53m₹10,000–12,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
9h 6m₹9,847–22,478Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Muvattupuzhabus
12h 27m₹905–2,100Train 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
9h 10m₹5,268–10,997
Puducherry to Kothamangalam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam is to drive which takes 7h 53m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus Stand and arriving at Kothamangalam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Aluva via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kothamangalam is 568 km. The road distance is 496.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 10m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,300 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Kothamangalam via Erode Jn, Aluva, and Aluva in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Aluva station.
Puducherry to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kothamangalam is 497 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Puducherry to Kothamangalam.
There are 138+ hotels available in Kothamangalam.