There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Ponkunnambus
6h 19mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnambus
13h 44m₹1,018–3,524Train
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain 16320 / ...
13h 10m₹1,136–3,700Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Theni to Ponkunnambus
13h 36mDrive 530.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamcar 530.4 km
7h 54m₹6,024–8,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamtaxi 530.4 km
7h 54m₹12,000–16,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Aluvatrain 16315
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Ponkunnambus
14h 48m
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Ponkunnam via Theni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Kottayam via Krishnarajapurm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Ponkunnam is 513 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Royal Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Teni, which costs and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Ponkunnam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Ponkunnam via Theni, Tamil Nadu and Theni in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Bangalore Cant to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–16,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Royal Travels, arrive at Theni, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Ponkunnam is 530 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam.
There are 341+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.