There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kaliyakkavilai to Chathannoorbus
9h 38m₹1,160–4,437Train
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₹6,655–9,612Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kottiyamtaxi 583.1 km
9h 5m₹9,500–12,000Fly from Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the bus from Chakka Bypass to Kottiyam townbus
8h 56m₹11,722–28,298Train, 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 33mBus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollambus
20h 52m₹953–3,796Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Chakka Bypass to Kottiyam townbus
7h 54m₹6,643–16,317
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kottiyam is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kottiyam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kottiyam via Kaliyakkavilai and Chathannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
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 683 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 38m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 9h 38m 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 38m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,500. 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 Chathannur in around 9h 38m. 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 Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–26,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- 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 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 733+ hotels available in Kottiyam.