There are 9 ways to get from Puducherry to Vellimalai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Kaliyakkavilai
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
5h 37m₹1,410–2,657Train via Villupuram
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
12h 32m₹990–4,126Drive 586.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Vellimalaicar 586.4 km
8h 59m₹6,594–9,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Vellimalaitaxi 586.4 km
8h 59m₹13,000–16,000Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapambus
9h 36m₹11,872–21,108Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Thuckalaybus
10h 2m₹1,370–3,720Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Nagercoil Jntrain 16861
14h 3m₹1,160–3,712Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapambus
8h 43m₹6,490–13,286Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
9h 37m₹9,220–22,576
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Vellimalai is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Vellimalai is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Vellimalai. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Vellimalai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Eraniel via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Puducherry and Vellimalai is 618 km. The road distance is 586.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vellimalai without a car is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Puducherry to Vellimalai, including transfers.
Puducherry to Vellimalai bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Puducherry to Vellimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Vellimalai is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,200 and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Vellimalai, 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 10h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Pondicherry to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
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 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
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Thuckalay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–3,200
Bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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 Vellimalai bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Puducherry to Vellimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Vellimalai is 586 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Puducherry to Vellimalai.
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