There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Poondi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus Bangalore - Thanjavur
8h 27m₹869–1,805Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Thanjavurtrain 16232
10h 2m₹649–2,553Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20672 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
8h 51m₹766–3,400Drive 375.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Poondicar 375.3 km
5h 31m₹4,231–6,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Poonditaxi 375.3 km
5h 31m₹9,000–11,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
5h 54m₹4,762–10,337Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tittetrain 16812
10h 14mBus, fly to Salem
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Tanjore New Bus Standbus
8h 32m₹4,262–15,937
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Poondi is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Poondi is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Bangalore and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Thanjavur via Krishnarajapurm and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Poondi is 381 km. The road distance is 375.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Poondi without a car is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Bengaluru to Poondi, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Poondi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Bangalore station.
Bengaluru to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Poondi is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹850 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Poondi, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vidhana Souda to Poondi via Krishnarajapuram, Krishnarajapurm, Tiruchchirapali, and Thanjavur in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–17,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–23,000
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Bangalore Cant to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Titte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- 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
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 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Tanjore New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Poondi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Bengaluru to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Poondi is 375 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Bengaluru to Poondi.
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