There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Palacode by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Salem to Dharmapuribus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 36mTrain via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain 16574 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palakkodutrain 16212 / ...
7h 17m₹322–2,561Drive 221.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Palacodecar 221.7 km
3h 32m₹2,483–3,586Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Palacodetaxi 221.7 km
3h 32m₹3,700–4,500Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane PNY - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Palakkodutrain
6h 32m₹5,972–17,798Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train 16861
- Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Palakkodutrain 16530
10h 24m₹348–2,755
Puducherry to Palacode by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Palacode is to train via Salem which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Palacode is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Palacode. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Dharmapuri via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Palacode. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Palakkodu via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Puducherry and Palacode is 300 km. The road distance is 221.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Palacode without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Puducherry to Palacode, including transfers.
Puducherry to Palacode bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Palacode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Palacode is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Palacode, India?
You can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Palacode via Salem and Dharmapuri in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pondicherry to Palakkodu via Salem Jn in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Palakkodu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Palakkodu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Palakkodu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Salem to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Palacode bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Puducherry to Palacode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Palacode is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Puducherry to Palacode.
There are four+ hotels available in Palacode.









