There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kaliyakkavilai to Attingalbus
9h 18m₹735–1,907Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kundaratrain 16101
12h 45m₹690–3,736Drive 583.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kottiyamcar 583.1 km
9h 5m₹6,587–9,515Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kottiyamtaxi 583.1 km
9h 5m₹9,500–12,000Train 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 Techno Park to Kottiyambus
9h 19mBus via Aluva
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Kottiyam townbus
14h 3m₹1,356–4,362Train, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Thampanoor Trivandram to Kottiyambus
18h 33mFly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the bus from Techno Park to Kottiyambus
10h 20mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kottiyambus
12h 15m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam is to drive which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kottiyam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kottiyam via Kaliyakkavilai and Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kottiyam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kundara via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kottiyam is 682 km. The road distance is 583.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kottiyam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Kottiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kottiyam, India?
You can take a bus from Jipmer to Kottiyam via Kaliyakkavilai and Attingal in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Kundara once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 44m.
- 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 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 Kundara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- 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 Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- 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
- 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
- 9h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Kottiyam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Puducherry to Kottiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kundara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kottiyam is 583 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Puducherry to Kottiyam.
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