There are 10 ways to get from Puducherry to Kottarakkara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
9h 19m₹895–2,077Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chengannurtrain
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
16h 31m₹514–3,755Train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kottarakaratrain 16101 / ...
12h 24m₹530–3,546Drive 560.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kottarakkaracar 560.6 km
8h 46m₹6,334–9,149Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kottarakkarataxi 560.6 km
8h 46m₹9,000–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
9h 1m₹6,279–12,597Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
15h 5m₹535–2,006Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
10h 2m₹11,358–20,578Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
11h 51m₹5,923–11,207Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Punalurtrain
13h 43m₹8,363–21,367
Puducherry to Kottarakkara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kottarakkara is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kottarakkara is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kottarakkara. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kottarakara via FlixBus Nagercoil - Kaliyakkavilai and Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kottarakkara. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kottarakara via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kottarakkara is 696 km. The road distance is 560.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kottarakkara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Puducherry to Kottarakkara, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kottarakkara bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Kottarakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kottarakkara is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kottarakkara, India?
You can take a bus from Jipmer to Kottarakara via FlixBus Nagercoil - Kaliyakkavilai, FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, and Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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
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 Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
Train from Aluva to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
Train from Tuti Melur to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Kottarakkara bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Puducherry to Kottarakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kottarakkara is 561 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Puducherry to Kottarakkara.
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