There are 10 ways to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulambus
11h 20m₹1,296–4,893Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
14h 28m₹874–4,025Drive 553.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kumarakomcar 553.1 km
8h 38m₹6,232–9,001Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kumarakomtaxi 553.1 km
8h 38m₹11,000–14,000Fly Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
9h 34m₹10,017–20,068Train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Alappuzhatrain 16127
15h 54m₹1,410–5,026Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus
18h 11m₹965–1,656Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
9h 37m₹6,438–11,587Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Cherthalabus
9h 24m₹6,663–11,977Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 24m₹6,774–14,237
Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹950 - ₹1,700 and takes 18h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom is to drive which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Bus Stand and arriving at Cherthala via Vytilla Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kottayam via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kumarakom is 608 km. The road distance is 553.1 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Puducherry to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Pondicherry Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train via Erode, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 28m, you could also fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kumarakom, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Kumarakom via Erode Jn and Kottayam in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
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 Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Villupuram Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
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 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 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Kumarakom bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Puducherry to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kumarakom is 553 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Puducherry to Kumarakom.
There are 812+ hotels available in Kumarakom.