There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai 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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
4h 1m₹4,872–8,887Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jntrain 12677 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Manjattidaltrain 16812
8h 55m₹346–2,712Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
8h 41mDrive 324 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Ponmalaicar 324 km
4h 46m₹3,644–5,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Ponmalaitaxi 324 km
4h 46m₹7,500–9,500Bus via Bangalore
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Tiruchirapallibus Bangalore - Tiruchirapalli
8h 55m₹584–2,215Train
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16232
10h 2m₹360–2,816
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai is to train via Salem which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai is to bus and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹9,000.
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 Bangalore Cant and arriving at Manjattidal via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Ponmalai is 351 km. The road distance is 324 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponmalai bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponmalai is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Salem, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
RKT Tours and Travels operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Manjattidal via Salem Jn in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Bangalore Cant to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Ponmalai bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Ponmalai is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Bengaluru to Ponmalai.
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