The Ernakulam to Pondicherry bus route covers approximately 579 kms and takes about 10 hrs 11 mins. A total of 49 direct buses operated by 20 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 16:15, and the last bus leaves at 21:40.
Major boarding points in Ernakulam include Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Attingal, Edapally, Fort, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kadavanthara, Kalamassery, Kaloor, MG Road, while common drop locations in Pondicherry are Ariyankuppam, Avm College, Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet, Kalapet University, Mvm College, New Bus Stand, Others, Rajiv Gandhi Statue.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Orange Tours And Travels, Surya Connect, Sri Vaari Travels, YBM Travels(BLM) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 1399 - INR 4628.00 depending on the bus type and features.



