There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai 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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
4h 1m₹3,972–12,887Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jntrain 16232 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Manjattidaltrain 16812
9h 46m₹346–2,712Train
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20672 / ...
8h 8m₹376–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
8h 41mDrive 323.1 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Ponmalaicar 323.1 km
4h 45m₹3,687–5,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Ponmalaitaxi 323.1 km
4h 45m₹7,500–9,500Bus via Bangalore
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Tiruchirapallibus Bangalore - Tiruchirapalli
8h 55m₹583–2,215
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai is to train via Salem which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai is to bus and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Ponmalai. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Ponmalai. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Manjattidal via Krishnarajapurm and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Ponmalai is 351 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponmalai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapali once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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 Ponmalai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Ponmalai is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Bengaluru to Ponmalai.
There are 189+ hotels available in Ponmalai.