What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Colachel?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Colachel is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Colachel?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Colachel is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Colachel?

No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Colachel?

No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Colachel. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Eraniel via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Colachel?

The distance between Puducherry and Colachel is 617 km. The road distance is 582.6 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Colachel without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Colachel without a car is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Colachel?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Puducherry to Colachel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Colachel bus from?

Puducherry to Colachel bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Colachel train from?

Puducherry to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.

Train or bus from Puducherry to Colachel?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Colachel is to bus via Kaliyakkavilai which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Puducherry to Colachel bus arrive?

Puducherry to Colachel bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.

Where does the Puducherry to Colachel train arrive?

Puducherry to Colachel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Colachel?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Colachel is 583 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Puducherry to Colachel.

Where can I stay near Colachel?

There are 42+ hotels available in Colachel.

Puducherry to Colachel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus via Kaliyakkavilai
best
1. Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
5h 30m
₹1,360–2,657
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Eranieltrain 16127 / ...
12h 17m
₹830–3,896
Drive 582.6 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Colachelcar 582.6 km
8h 52m
₹6,579–9,503
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Colacheltaxi 582.6 km
8h 52m
₹13,000–16,000
Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
10h 19m
₹10,783–21,888
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Thuckalaybus
9h 57m
₹1,368–3,746
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
9h 27m
₹9,120–22,526

Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 17mAverage Duration

₹10,011Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

Parveen Travels operates a bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Eraniel twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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