There are 8 ways to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Pondicherry
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
6h 25m₹9,935–20,036Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Villupuram Jntrain 16128
17h₹516–3,928Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Indira Gandi Statuebus
14h 34m₹881–2,054Drive 572.6 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Puducherrycar 572.6 km
8h 52m₹6,106–8,819Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Puducherrytaxi 572.6 km
8h 52m₹10,000–13,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
8h 38m₹5,055–14,136Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattombus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Pondicherrytrain
9h 21m₹6,129–15,139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Palakkadbus
- Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain
20h 31m₹546–6,454
Alappuzha to Puducherry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Indira Gandi Statue via Ambalapuzha, Ernakulam and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Pondicherry via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
The distance between Alappuzha and Puducherry is 529 km. The road distance is 572.6 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Puducherry is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 17h.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Indira Gandi Statue via Ambalapuzha, Ernakulam, and Aluva in around 14h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Villupuram Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 15h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Alappuzha to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Trisulam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Indira Gandi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–1,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Aluva to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Puducherry bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Alappuzha to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Puducherry is 573 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Alappuzha to Puducherry.
There are 1120+ hotels available in Puducherry.