There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Muvattupuzhabus
11h 6m₹1,480–4,632Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
13h₹457–3,381Drive 499 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kothamangalamcar 499 km
7h 53m₹5,613–8,107Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kothamangalamtaxi 499 km
7h 53m₹10,000–12,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
9h 7m₹9,347–22,478Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
11h 10m₹791–2,396Bus #2
- Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Muvattupuzhabus
12h 27m₹905–2,100Train via Erode
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
13h 52m₹459–3,345Line 17643 train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kothamangalambus
9h 19m₹5,465–11,156
Puducherry to Kothamangalam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h.
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 and arriving at Kothamangalam via Villupuram, Salem, Chalakudy and Muvattupuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Aluva via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Puducherry and Kothamangalam is 587 km. The road distance is 499 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Puducherry to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry 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 via Salem which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Kothamangalam via Villupuram, Villupuram, Salem, Chalakudy, Chalakudy, and Muvattupuzha in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Kothamangalam via Salem Jn, Aluva, and Aluva in around 13h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
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
- 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 Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Pondicherry to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
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
- 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 Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- 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/
Bus from Chalakudy to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Muvattupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- 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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kothamangalam is 499 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Puducherry to Kothamangalam.
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