Trivandrum to Puducherry

Travelling between Trivandrum and Puducherry is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 200.85 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.19.

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 16 hours to travel between Trivandrum and Puducherry depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Trivandrum and Puducherry. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h 50m to reach Puducherry.

Travelling between Trivandrum and Puducherry can be as cheap as USD 10.19 if you opt for a Venky Bus bus and as expensive as USD 200.85 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 10 from Trivandrum to Puducherry starting from 15:40 Thiruvananthapuram until 20:05 Thiruvananthapuram
• 3 by flight from Trivandrum to Puducherry starting from 06:30 Thiruvananthapuram Airport until 07:25 Thiruvananthapuram Airport
• 3 from Trivandrum to Puducherry starting from 00:00 Trivandrum Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Trivandrum Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Trivandrum to Puducherry.

Bus

Travelling from Trivandrum to Puducherry overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Trivandrum and Puducherry

ACLS Navigator, Jayavin Travels, Kallada Travels, Sbm Traansport, Universal Travels, Venky Bus, Vetri Travels

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Trivandrum and Puducherry

TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 49% chosen taxi+Train
• 49% took a train
• 1% Other