How to travel from Puducherry to Chinnakanal, India
The distance between Puducherry and Chinnakanal is around 432km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Puducherry to Chinnakanal by bus, taxi, 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 Chinnakanal → Puducherry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost₹12,655($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Kodaikanal then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost₹4,300($54)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost₹11,140($140)
Royal Travels Cabs
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Puducherry and Chinnakanal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Puducherry to Chinnakanal by bus, taxi, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around ₹3,980 ($50) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,655 ($160).
The distance between Puducherry and Chinnakanal is around 432km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)
It takes around 10h 30m to get from Puducherry and Chinnakanal by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Puducherry to Chinnakanal is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹12,655 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Puducherry and Chinnakanal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹3,980 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Puducherry and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Puducherry and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Puducherry to Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take the train to Trisulam then fly from Madras (MAA) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Chinnakanal is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Puducherry and Chinnakanal. The distance is around 432km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Puducherry to Chinnakanal is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around ₹4,300 ($54).
Compare travel optionsbetween Puducherry and Chinnakanal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 4h 35m | ₹12,655($160) | on demand | 773km (481 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 6h 45m | ₹8,915($110) | once daily | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train to Trisulam, plane and taxi | 7h 45m | ₹9,310($115) | once daily | 737km (458 miles) |
| Train to Trisulam, plane and taxi | 7h 55m | ₹9,710($120) | once daily | 767km (477 miles) |
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar | 10h 30m | ₹4,300($54) | 4 times a day | 541km (336 miles) |
| Train and Taxi | 10h 55m | ₹3,980($50) | once a week | 555km (345 miles) |
Taxi | 7h 10m | ₹11,140($140) | on demand | 432km (268 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | ₹4,060($51) | on demand | 432km (268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Puducherry and Chinnakanal
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Starlight Airline
Air India Limited
Spicejet
Bus companies
Parveen Travels
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Chinnakanal
The following major airports near Chinnakanal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Chinnakanal
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chinnakanal