There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alathur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
8h 48m₹1,767–4,854Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
13h 3m₹683–3,408Drive 450.1 km
- Drive from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherrycar 450.1 km
6h 43m₹5,074–7,329Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherrytaxi 450.1 km
6h 43m₹9,500–12,000Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CCJ - PNY
9h 27m₹9,084–18,776Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
8h 39m₹9,753–23,818Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Palappuram to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
8h 53m₹6,201–12,470
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Alathur and arriving at Pondicherry via Salem and Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Pondicherry via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Thiruvilwamala and Puducherry is 461 km. The road distance is 450.1 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry, including transfers.
Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Alathur station.
Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 3m.
What companies run services between Thiruvilwamala, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a vehicle from Thiruvilwamala to Pondicherry via Alathur, Salem, Villupuram, and Villupuram in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Pondicherry twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–29,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Cochin International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- 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 Shoranur Jn to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ottappalam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Palappuram to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- 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 Alathur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry is 450 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Thiruvilwamala to Puducherry.
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