There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Ottapalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kuzhalmannambus
10h 40m₹859–2,875Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Palakkadtrain 16855 / ...
11h₹381–2,995Drive 456.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Ottapalamcar 456.9 km
6h 39m₹5,128–7,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Ottapalamtaxi 456.9 km
6h 39m₹10,000–12,000Fly Pondicherry to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane PNY - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalamtrain
8h 48m₹7,932–18,098Fly Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Ottappalamtrain
10h 10m₹9,452–23,458Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalamtrain
8h 34m₹5,840–11,996
Puducherry to Ottapalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Ottapalam is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Ottapalam is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Palakkad via Coimbatore and Kuzhalmannam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Ottapalam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ottappalam via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Puducherry and Ottapalam is 483 km. The road distance is 456.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ottapalam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Puducherry to Ottapalam, including transfers.
Puducherry to Ottapalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Ottapalam is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Ottapalam, India?
You can take a bus from Jipmer to Ottappalam via Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Kuzhalmannam, Palakkad, and Palakkad in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Palakkad twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–20,000
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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–33,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Pondicherry to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Parpanangadi to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Coimbatore Jn to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Kuzhalmannam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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 Ottapalam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Puducherry to Ottapalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Ottapalam is 457 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Puducherry to Ottapalam.
There are 52+ hotels available in Ottapalam.