There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Ponkunnambus
5h 37mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain 12508
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Ponkunnambus
17h 50m₹477–3,146Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 34m₹1,136–3,855Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
16h 26mDrive 636.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ponkunnamcar 636.7 km
9h 43m₹7,162–10,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponkunnamtaxi 636.7 km
9h 43m₹14,000–17,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus
17h 39m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam is to train and bus which costs ₹470 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam is to drive which takes 9h 43m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ponkunnam via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Ponkunnam is 636 km. The road distance is 636.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam without a car is to train which takes 12h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Chennai to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ponkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam is to train which takes 12h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 26m.
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 7m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Perambur to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- keralalines.com
Bus from Perumbavoor to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.keralalines.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palani to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Chengannur to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Kottayam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Ponkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ponkunnam is 637 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Chennai to Ponkunnam.
There are 322+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.