There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Punthottam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
10h 51mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16232
13h 10m₹415–3,198Drive 389.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Punthottamcar 389.3 km
6h 5m₹4,379–6,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Punthottamtaxi 389.3 km
6h 5m₹9,500–12,000Bus, 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 Mayiladuturai Jtrain
8h 24m₹5,132–10,987Bus, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
9h 20m₹5,202–16,807Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
10h 7m₹4,682–9,137
Bengaluru to Punthottam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Punthottam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Punthottam is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Punthottam. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Punthottam. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Punthottam via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Punthottam is 411 km. The road distance is 389.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Punthottam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Bengaluru to Punthottam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Punthottam bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Punthottam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Punthottam is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Punthottam, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Punthottam via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Mayiladuturai J once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 48m.
- 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 Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- 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
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Pondicherry to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Punthottam bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Punthottam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Punthottam is 389 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Bengaluru to Punthottam.
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