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How to get fromOttapalam to Puducherryby bus, train, car, taxi or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ottapalam to Puducherry by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Villupuram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Villupurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus bus
    10h 45m
    ₹939–2,561

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Pondicherrytrain train 16856 / ...
    12h 50m
    ₹388–3,010

  3. Drive 451 km

    1. Drive from Ottapalam to Puducherrycar car 451 km
    6h 49m
    ₹4,898–7,075

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Puducherrytaxi taxi 451 km
    6h 49m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Pondicherry

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CCJ - PNY
    7h 44m
    ₹11,284–22,526

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Villupurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus bus
    10h 53m
    ₹1,329–4,211

  7. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Pondicherry

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane COK - PNY
    8h 37m
    ₹9,453–18,457

  8. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Podanur Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    8h 41m
    ₹5,856–16,593

  9. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    9h 17m
    ₹5,804–17,226

Ottapalam to Puducherry by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹388Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Puducherry, India?

You can take a bus from Ottapalam to Pondicherry via Palakkad, Villupuram, and Villupuram in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Pondicherry twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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