There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Punalurbus
8h 41m₹1,038–2,858Bus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmalabus
17h 51m₹516–1,211Train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101
11h 14m₹790–3,676Drive 536.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kulathupuzhacar 536.5 km
8h 19m₹6,032–8,712Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kulathupuzhataxi 536.5 km
8h 19m₹9,500–12,000Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Kulathupuzhabus
8h 55m₹11,717–20,928Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Peroorkada to Kulathupuzhabus
8h 2m₹6,335–13,106Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalaitrain
10h 23m₹8,880–21,926
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹500 - ₹1,300 and takes 17h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus stand and arriving at Kulathupuzha via Tindivanam Bypass and Punalur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tenmalai via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kulathupuzha is 609 km. The road distance is 536.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kulathupuzha bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus stand station.
Puducherry to Kulathupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kulathupuzha, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Kulathupuzha via Tindivanam Bypass and Punalur in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Tenmalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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 Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
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
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
Train from Tirunelveli to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–450
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Peroorkada to Kulathupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenmala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Peroorkada to Kulathupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- 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 Kulathupuzha bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Tindivanam Bypass station.
Puducherry to Kulathupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenmalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kulathupuzha is 536 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Puducherry to Kulathupuzha.
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