There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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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 #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnambus
13h 44m₹1,018–3,524Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Silk Board to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ponkunnambus
10h 59mTrain
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain 16320 / ...
13h 10m₹1,136–3,700Drive 530.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamcar 530.4 km
7h 55m₹6,022–8,699Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamtaxi 530.4 km
7h 55m₹12,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Theni to Ponkunnambus
13h 36m
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 55m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Muneshwara Devasthana and arriving at Ponkunnam via Silk Board, Salem and Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
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 bus via Salem which takes 10h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Silk Board 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 bus via Salem which takes 10h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Ponkunnam, India?
You can take a bus from Muneshwara Devasthana to Ponkunnam via Silk Board, Salem, Chalakudy, and Chalakudy in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 19m.
- 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
- 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 55m
- 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 Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem 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 55m to drive from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam.
There are 341+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.