There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Thodupuzha 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 Thodupuzhabus
10h 24m₹1,880–6,392Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Palakkadtrain 16855 / ...
- Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Thodupuzhabus
15h 45m₹489–2,605Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
14h 14m₹880–5,251Drive 495 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Thodupuzhacar 495 km
7h 56m₹5,567–8,041Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Thodupuzhataxi 495 km
7h 56m₹9,500–12,000Fly from Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Thodupuzhabus
7h 31m₹9,897–23,168Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thodupuzhabus
12h 9m₹831–2,906Bus #2
- Take the bus from Jipmer to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Thodupuzhabus
12h 24mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Thodupuzhabus
7h 43m₹6,015–11,846
Puducherry to Thodupuzha by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Thodupuzha is to train and bus which costs ₹480 - ₹2,600 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Thodupuzha is to fly and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Thodupuzha. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Thodupuzha via Villupuram, Salem and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Thodupuzha. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Aluva via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Puducherry and Thodupuzha is 581 km. The road distance is 495 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thodupuzha without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 10h 24m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Puducherry to Thodupuzha, including transfers.
Puducherry to Thodupuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Puducherry to Thodupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Thodupuzha is to bus via Salem which takes 10h 24m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹5,500 and takes 14h 14m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Thodupuzha, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Thodupuzha via Villupuram, Villupuram, Salem, and Chalakudy in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Thodupuzha via Salem Jn, Aluva, Aluva, and Perumbavoor in around 14h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 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
- 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
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Chalakudy to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Perumbavoor to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Angamaly to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kuzhalmannam to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–470
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–470
Bus from Perumbavoor to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- 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
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- keralalines.com
Bus from Palakkad to Thodupuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.keralalines.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Thodupuzha bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Villupuram station.
Puducherry to Thodupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Thodupuzha is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Puducherry to Thodupuzha.
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