There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Pondicherry, taxi
best- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kumarakomtaxi
6h 31m₹11,552–25,498Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Erode Jntrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
14h 28m₹874–4,025Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulambus
11h 23m₹1,296–4,894Drive 553.1 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kumarakomcar 553.1 km
8h 38m₹6,199–8,954Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kumarakomtaxi 553.1 km
8h 38m₹11,000–14,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kumarakomtaxi
6h 34m₹6,973–13,017Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
14h 18mTrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Alappuzhatrain 16127
15h 54m₹1,410–5,026
Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom is to train via Erode which costs ₹850 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kumarakom is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹26,000.
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 23m.
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 515 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 23m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 23m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train via Erode, which costs ₹850 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 28m.
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
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–9,500
- 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 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 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–14,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
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 774+ hotels available in Kumarakom.











