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How to get fromChennai to Ponkunnamby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ponkunnamtaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    ₹7,130–12,138

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain train 06117
    2. Take the bus from Chengannur to Ponkunnambus bus
    17h 36m
    ₹473–3,118

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 39m
    ₹1,136–3,855

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kumilybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kumily to Ponkunnambus bus
    14h 54m
    ₹1,629–2,662

  5. Drive  636.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ponkunnamcar car 636.7 km
    9h 43m
    ₹7,144–10,319

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponkunnamtaxi taxi 636.7 km
    9h 43m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  7. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus bus
    17h 34m

Chennai to Ponkunnam by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 622 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ponkunnam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Ponkunnam via Kumily and Kumily in around 14h 54m.

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