There are 9 ways to get from Pondicherry University to Palakkad 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 Tindivanam - Pondicherry to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 34m₹977–2,155Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Palakkadtrain 16855 / ...
10h 11m₹526–2,402Drive 436.2 km
- Drive from Pondicherry University to Palakkadcar 436.2 km
6h 23m₹4,884–7,055Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Palakkadtaxi 436.2 km
6h 23m₹9,500–12,000Fly Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane PNY - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
9h 30m₹10,295–20,466Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Salem to Palakkadbus
10h 28mBus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi
6h 55m₹7,646–13,367Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
8h 47m₹5,756–14,997Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
9h 11m₹6,936–12,267
Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pondicherry University to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pondicherry University to Palakkad is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondicherry University to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam - Pondicherry and arriving at Palakkad via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondicherry University to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Pondicherry University and Palakkad is 447 km. The road distance is 436.2 km.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Palakkad without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Pondicherry University to Palakkad, including transfers.
Pondicherry University to Palakkad bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Tindivanam - Pondicherry station.
Pondicherry University to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Palakkad is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Pondicherry University, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pondicherry University to Palakkad via Tindivanam - Pondicherry, Gandhipuram, and Coimbatore in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Palakkad twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 18001020999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam - Pondicherry to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,700
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- 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
- 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 Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
Bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
Bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–12,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Pondicherry University to Palakkad bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Pondicherry University to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondicherry University to Palakkad is 436 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Pondicherry University to Palakkad.
There are 123+ hotels available in Palakkad.