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How to get fromPuducherry to Ottapalamby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Puducherry to Ottapalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain train 22610 / ...
    9h 51m
    ₹742–2,775

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Palakkadtrain train 16855 / ...
    11h 2m
    ₹381–2,995

  3. Drive  454.6 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Ottapalamcar car 454.6 km
    6h 40m
    ₹4,419–6,382

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ottapalamtaxi taxi 454.6 km
    6h 40m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  5. Fly Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNY - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ottapalamtaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    ₹11,952–24,998

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kuzhalmannambus bus
    10h 42m
    ₹859–2,875

  7. Fly Pondicherry to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane PNY - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain train
    7h 43m
    ₹11,932–22,098

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ottapalamtaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    ₹7,873–13,517

  9. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain train
    7h 55m
    ₹5,643–12,837

  10. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    3. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain train
    8h 46m
    ₹6,853–12,617

Puducherry to Ottapalam by bus, foot, and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ottapalam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Palakkad twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jipmer to Ottappalam via Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad, and Palakkad in around 10h 42m.

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