How to travel from Kozhikode to Puducherry, India

The distance between Kozhikode and Puducherry is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kozhikode to Puducherry by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Calicut (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,140($140)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Pondicherry.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Parveen Travels

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Train

Take the train to Pondicherry.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Puducherry.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance554km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kozhikode and Puducherry

There are several options for getting from Kozhikode to Puducherry by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,140 ($140).

The distance between Kozhikode and Puducherry is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (279 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Kozhikode and Puducherry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kozhikode to Puducherry is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₹11,140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Kozhikode and Puducherry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kozhikode and Puducherry. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kozhikode and Puducherry with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 13h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kozhikode and Puducherry. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 13h 40m, 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 Kozhikode and Puducherry. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kozhikode and Puducherry with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 35m.

Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Kozhikode and Puducherry. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kozhikode and Puducherry. Flights depart from Calicut (CCJ) and arrive at Pondicherry (PNY) - via Bengaluru (BLR). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Kozhikode to Puducherry. There is however a flight that goes via Bengaluru (BLR). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kozhikode to Puducherry typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Calicut (CCJ) and and arrive into Pondicherry (PNY).

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 Kozhikode and Puducherry. The distance is around 554km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kozhikode to Puducherry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ₹1,115 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kozhikode and Puducherry

Transport options from Kozhikode to Puducherry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 40m
₹11,140($140)
on demand602km (374 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
₹7,400($95)
once daily709km (441 miles)
Train to Kannur, plane7h 20m
₹12,735($160)
once daily812km (505 miles)
Train and Plane8h 20m
₹5,650($71)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
₹1,115($14)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Train
13h 40m
₹320($4)
twice a week574km (357 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
₹5,255($66)
on demand554km (344 miles)

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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