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₹5,972–13,887Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain 16320 / ...
13h 10m₹1,136–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
12h 6mDrive 530.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamcar 530.4 km
7h 54m₹5,189–7,495Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Ponkunnamtaxi 530.4 km
7h 54m₹12,000–16,000Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
12h 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 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 12h 6m.
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 12h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bengaluru to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Krish 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 12h 6m 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?
Krish Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Pala 5 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 25m. 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
- ₹3,600–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–11,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–12,000
- 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 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sparrows Tours & Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sparrows Tours & Travels
- Website
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Oneness Tours And Travels
- Website
- Bellbus Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Bellbus Travels
- Phone
- 040-1221324849
- [email protected]
- Website
- Padikkal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Padikkal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Padikkal Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- Saniya Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Pala
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Saniya Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Saniya Travels
- Website
- Hilight Roadlinks
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hilight Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- JaiSai Roadlinks
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- JaiSai Roadlinks
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Website
- Yathra Logistics
Bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Yathra Logistics
- 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 Krish 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 345+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.






















