There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Pāla by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palabus
11h 2m₹1,510–4,582Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Palakkadtrain 16855 / ...
- Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Palabus
16h 40m₹519–2,605Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Palakkadtrain 16855 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ettumanurtrain 16792
14h 48m₹951–4,095Drive 504.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Pālacar 504.2 km
8h 32m₹5,657–8,171Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Pālataxi 504.2 km
8h 32m₹10,000–12,000Fly from Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Palabus
7h 57m₹9,927–20,198Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Athani Junctionbus
- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palabus
13h 38mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Palabus
8h 1m₹5,848–10,717
Puducherry to Pāla by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Pāla is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Pāla is to fly and bus which takes 7h 57m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Pala via Villupuram, Salem and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Pāla. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Ettumanur via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
The distance between Puducherry and Pāla is 608 km. The road distance is 504.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Pāla without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 11h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Puducherry to Pāla, including transfers.
Puducherry to Pāla bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Pāla is to bus via Salem which takes 11h 2m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 48m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Pala via Villupuram, Villupuram, Salem, Chalakudy, and Chalakudy in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Pāla via Palakkad and Ettumanur in around 14h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Palakkad to Ettumanur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Pondicherry to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perumbavoor to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kuzhalmannam to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–470
Bus from Perumbavoor to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Chalakudy to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Perumbavoor to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Muvattupuzha to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Perumbavoor to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Athani Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- 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 Pāla bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Pāla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Pāla is 504 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Puducherry to Pāla.
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