There are 9 ways to get from Thodupuzha to Puducherry by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pondicherry
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
5h 40m₹10,372–23,035Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thodupuzha to Kuzhalmannambus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain 16856 / ...
17h 39m₹479–2,641Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Thodupuzha to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jntrain
10h 51m₹2,980–6,793Bus via Palakkad
- Take the bus from Thodupuzha to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
12h 53mDrive 492.5 km
- Drive from Thodupuzha to Puducherrycar 492.5 km
7h 51m₹5,590–8,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thodupuzha to Puducherrytaxi 492.5 km
7h 51m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 2m₹5,792–11,635Bus, train via Dindigul
- Take the bus from Thodupuzha to Palakkadbus
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Villupuram Jntrain
13h 44mBus
- Take the bus from Thodupuzha to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Indira Gandi Statuebus
14h₹829–2,527
Thodupuzha to Puducherry by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thodupuzha to Puducherry is to bus and train which costs ₹470 - ₹2,700 and takes 17h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Thodupuzha to Puducherry is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thodupuzha to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Thodupuzha and arriving at Pondicherry via Palakkad and Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
The distance between Thodupuzha and Puducherry is 493 km. The road distance is 492.5 km.
The best way to get from Thodupuzha to Puducherry without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 51m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹7,000.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Thodupuzha to Puducherry, including transfers.
Thodupuzha to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Thodupuzha station.
The best way to get from Thodupuzha to Puducherry is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Palakkad, which costs and takes 12h 53m.
Thodupuzha to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thodupuzha to Puducherry is 492 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Thodupuzha to Puducherry.
What companies run services between Thodupuzha, India and Puducherry, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thodupuzha to Pondicherry via Palakkad and Villupuram in around 12h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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
Train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Palakkad to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Thodupuzha to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Thodupuzha to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–12,000
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