There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20672 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
8h 51m₹766–3,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Thanjavurtrain 16232
10h 2m₹649–2,553Bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 57m₹970–2,073Drive 374.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Poondicar 374.3 km
5h 30m₹3,665–5,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Poonditaxi 374.3 km
5h 30m₹9,000–11,000Bus, fly, 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 55m₹4,462–9,837Bus via Bangalore
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus Bangalore - Thanjavur
10h 42m₹868–1,805
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Poondi is to bus via Bangalore which costs ₹850 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Poondi is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
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 444 km. The road distance is 374.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Poondi without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Bengaluru to Poondi, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Poondi bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Bengaluru 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 train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a subway from Vidhana Souda to Poondi via Krishnarajapuram, Krishnarajapurm, Tiruchchirapali, and Thanjavur in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, RKT Tours and Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur every 3 hours, and the journey takes 8h 45m. 10 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,700
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Vallii Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vallii Transport
- Website
- Ken Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ken Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Poondi bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, 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 374 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Bengaluru to Poondi.
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