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.
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 Puducherry → Kozhikode if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Calicut (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY).
IndiGo Airlines
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Take the bus to Pondicherry.
Parveen Travels
Take the train to Pondicherry.
Indian Railways
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | ₹11,140($140) | on demand | 602km (374 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 45m | ₹7,400($95) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Train to Kannur, plane | 7h 20m | ₹12,735($160) | once daily | 812km (505 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8h 20m | ₹5,650($71) | once daily | 776km (482 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | ₹1,115($14) | twice daily | 653km (406 miles) |
Train | 13h 40m | ₹320($4) | twice a week | 574km (357 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | ₹5,255($66) | on demand | 554km (344 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
Air India Limited
Parveen Travels
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Puducherry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.