The distance between Kerala and Puducherry is around 598km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kerala to Puducherry by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Madras (MAA) then take the train to Pondicherry.
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Take the bus to Pondicherry.
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Take the train to Villupuram Jn.
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Take a taxi to Puducherry.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Kerala to Puducherry by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,445 ($81).
The distance between Kerala and Puducherry is around 598km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Kerala and Puducherry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kerala to Puducherry is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ₹6,445 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Kerala and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kerala and Puducherry. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kerala to Puducherry. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villupuram Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.
Indian Railways run train services between Kerala and Puducherry. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kerala and Puducherry. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kerala and Puducherry with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.
Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Kerala and Puducherry. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kerala to Puducherry. We recommend that you fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Madras (MAA) then take the train to Pondicherry. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Puducherry is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 122km (76 miles) from Puducherry. Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) and Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kerala and Puducherry. The distance is around 598km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerala to Puducherry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ₹1,590 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5h 10m | ₹6,445($81) | once daily | 796km (495 miles) |
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 5h 45m | ₹6,525($82) | once daily | 737km (458 miles) |
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 5h 45m | ₹7,400($95) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train | 6hrs | ₹12,575($160) | once daily | 724km (450 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Train | 5h 40m | ₹6,765($85) | once daily | 646km (402 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | ₹1,590($20) | once daily | 759km (472 miles) |
Train | 13h 10m | ₹400($5) | twice daily | 674km (419 miles) |
Taxi | 9hrs | ₹11,140($140) | on demand | 598km (372 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | ₹5,650($71) | on demand | 598km (372 miles) |
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Indian Railways
The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.