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How to get fromPuducherry to Periyar National Parkby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Periyar National Park by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Dindigul Jntrain train 12633 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus bus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
    9h 14m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus bus
    15h 29m
    ₹615–1,266

  3. Bus via Dindigul

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus bus
    11h 48m

  4. Drive 443.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Periyar National Parkcar car 443.5 km
    6h 54m
    ₹4,995–7,215

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Periyar National Parktaxi taxi 443.5 km
    6h 54m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus bus
    11h
    ₹6,490–11,776

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Periyar National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 57m
    ₹3,380–6,726

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,549Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puducherry to Periyar National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 450.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Periyar National Park, India?

You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Thekkady, Kerala via Madurai, Dindigul, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and Thekkady, Kerala in around 11h 48m.

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