How to travel from Kerala to Puducherry, India

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.

9 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out PuducherryKerala if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Madras (MAA) then take the train to Pondicherry.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,445($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Pondicherry.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Parveen Travels

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Train

Take the train to Villupuram Jn.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Puducherry.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,140($140)
Operated by

Trivandrum Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance598km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerala and Puducherry

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kerala and Puducherry

Transport options from Kerala to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 10m
₹6,445($81)
once daily796km (495 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train5h 45m
₹6,525($82)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train5h 45m
₹7,400($95)
once daily709km (441 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train6hrs
₹12,575($160)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train5h 40m
₹6,765($85)
once daily646km (402 miles)
Bus
10hrs
₹1,590($20)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Train
13h 10m
₹400($5)
twice daily674km (419 miles)
Taxi
9hrs
₹11,140($140)
on demand598km (372 miles)
Drive
9hrs
₹5,650($71)
on demand598km (372 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kerala and Puducherry

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Airports near Puducherry

The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Puducherry
TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Puducherry
TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Puducherry