There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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, taxi
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 taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ponkunnamtaxi
4h 56m₹5,972–13,887Bus via Palani
cheapest- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus
16h 39m₹892–2,080Bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
11h 41mTrain
- 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 54m₹5,951–8,596Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamtaxi 530.4 km
7h 54m₹12,000–16,000
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam is to bus via Palani which costs ₹850 - ₹2,100 and takes 16h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Ponkunnam via Pala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
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 504 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam without a car is to bus which takes 11h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Adrin Travels, depart from Bengaluru 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 which takes 11h 41m 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?
Adrin Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Pala 4 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 5m. Six other operators also service this route. 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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–15,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 94962 28444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adrin Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Adrin Travels
- Website
- Bellbus Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Bellbus Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- Sparrows Tours & Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sparrows Tours & Travels
- Phone
- 040-1221324849
- [email protected]
- Website
- Padikkal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Padikkal Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Website
- Saniya Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Saniya Travels
- Website
- VRT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- VRT Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,500
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,500
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- No 1 Air Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- No 1 Air Travels
- Website
- Maaruti Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maaruti Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–16,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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 Adrin Travels, arrive at Pala 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 328+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.


















