What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Palayam?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Palayam is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Palayam?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Palayam is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Palayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Palayam?

No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Eraniel via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Palayam?

The distance between Puducherry and Palayam is 614 km. The road distance is 576.6 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Palayam without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Palayam without a car is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Palayam?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Puducherry to Palayam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Palayam bus from?

Puducherry to Palayam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Palayam train from?

Puducherry to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.

Train or bus from Puducherry to Palayam?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Palayam is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Puducherry to Palayam bus arrive?

Puducherry to Palayam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.

Where does the Puducherry to Palayam train arrive?

Puducherry to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Palayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Palayam is 577 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Puducherry to Palayam.

Where can I stay near Palayam?

There are 146+ hotels available in Palayam.

Puducherry to Palayam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus via Kaliyakkavilai
best
1. Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
5h 29m
₹1,360–2,657
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
11h 30m
₹720–3,766
Drive 576.6 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Palayamcar 576.6 km
8h 49m
₹6,497–9,384
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Palayamtaxi 576.6 km
8h 49m
₹12,000–16,000
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
9h 3m
₹6,594–13,777
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Thuckalaybus
9h 54m
₹1,250–3,560
Train via Tirunelveli
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tirunelvelitrain 16861
2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
14h 47m
₹753–3,947
Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
10h 4m
₹11,673–21,758
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
9h 16m
₹8,873–20,767

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

₹6,411Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.1 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India?

Parveen Travels operates a bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Eraniel twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 38m.

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