From Cochin to Pondicherry ?

ingelalex · Jan 17th, 2008, 15:08

We will be travelling from Cochin to Pondicherry around the 24th of Jan. Is it possible to get there ONLY by train ? Maybe from Cochin to Thrissur and then to Pondicherry ?? We found a train (15hours) straight from Cochin to Chennai only....

Thanks

jyotirmoy · Jan 17th, 2008, 15:16

I think Villupuram is the closest railway station for Pondicherry.
I feel a direct overnight train to Chennai and then by road to Pondicherry would be the most comfortable way to travel.

steven_ber · Jan 17th, 2008, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

I think Villupuram is the closest railway station for Pondicherry.
I feel a direct overnight train to Chennai and then by road to Pondicherry would be the most comfortable way to travel.

Jyotirmoy's suggestion is probibly the best option, bet here's an alternative route, esp if you want to visit Trichy.

Train 6866 departs Ernakulam Jn daily at 22.15 and gets to Trichy at 08.00 (2A, 3A, SL.)

Train 2636 departs Trichy daily at 09.15 and gets to Villupuram at 11.55 (CC, 2S.)

The connection is a bit tight if you wanted to just use Trichy to change trains.

jyotirmoy · Jan 17th, 2008, 17:02

You are right Steven very tight connection, I wouldn't take the risk.

steven_ber · Jan 17th, 2008, 17:22

If a person wanted a quick look at a temple in Trichy.....

There's a 12.30 train from Trichy (Th, Su.) gatting to Villupuram at 15.40

There's a daily 13.50 train from Trichy (arr Villupuram 16.55)

And a 16:00 train from Trichy (Tu, F, Sa.), getting to Villupuram at 18:55

Scandojazzbuff · Jan 17th, 2008, 17:29

If you have never been in this area before, traveling straight through to Pondy is a big mistake. Maybe you are on a tight schedule, or, don't know what is in between, but, you will miss some spectacular places of both beauty and cultural value. Madurai, Thanjavur, Chidambaram, are all worthy visits to their living temples. For me, this is so much of what India is about and what is worth seeing in the south. If you've already been to these places, kindly disregard my suggestions.

Jan 17th, 2008, 15:08	#1
ingelalex Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greece Posts: 14	From Cochin to Pondicherry ? We will be travelling from Cochin to Pondicherry around the 24th of Jan. Is it possible to get there ONLY by train ? Maybe from Cochin to Thrissur and then to Pondicherry ?? We found a train (15hours) straight from Cochin to Chennai only.... Thanks

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,257	I think Villupuram is the closest railway station for Pondicherry. I feel a direct overnight train to Chennai and then by road to Pondicherry would be the most comfortable way to travel.

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,257	You are right Steven very tight connection, I wouldn't take the risk.

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,833	If a person wanted a quick look at a temple in Trichy..... There's a 12.30 train from Trichy (Th, Su.) gatting to Villupuram at 15.40 There's a daily 13.50 train from Trichy (arr Villupuram 16.55) And a 16:00 train from Trichy (Tu, F, Sa.), getting to Villupuram at 18:55

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Scandojazzbuff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 264	If you have never been in this area before, traveling straight through to Pondy is a big mistake. Maybe you are on a tight schedule, or, don't know what is in between, but, you will miss some spectacular places of both beauty and cultural value. Madurai, Thanjavur, Chidambaram, are all worthy visits to their living temples. For me, this is so much of what India is about and what is worth seeing in the south. If you've already been to these places, kindly disregard my suggestions.

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