The Palakkad to Pondicherry bus route covers approximately 427 kms and takes about 7 hrs 6 mins. A total of 33 direct buses operated by 18 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:30, and the last bus leaves at 23:40.
Major boarding points in Palakkad include Chandranagar, Kanjikode, Palakkad Bypass, Vadakkancherry, Walaiyar, 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), Sri Vaari Travels, YBM Travels(BLM), Orange Tours And Travels, VKV Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 518 - INR 2150.00 depending on the bus type and features.



