There are 7 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 51m₹5,872–12,887Bus
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₹1,136–3,700Drive 530.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamcar 530.4 km
7h 54m₹5,939–8,578Taxi
- 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 48mBus via Palani
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus
16h 49m
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 bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from St Marthas Hospital and arriving at Ponkunnam via Silk Board. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
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 train which takes 13h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, 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 train which takes 13h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 44m.
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, Kerala Lines operates a bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,500 and the journey takes 11h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–13,000
- 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
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
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–3,500
Bus from Perumbavoor to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- 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 Kerala Lines, arrive at Ponkunnam 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 347+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.













