There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ponkunnamtaxi
4h 13m₹7,130–12,138Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chengannurtrain 06117
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Ponkunnambus
17h 36m₹473–3,118Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 39m₹1,136–3,855Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kumilybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kumily to Ponkunnambus
14h 54mDrive 636.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ponkunnamcar 636.7 km
9h 43m₹7,136–10,308Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponkunnamtaxi 636.7 km
9h 43m₹14,000–17,000Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Theni - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5536 / ...
- Take the bus from Theni to Ponkunnambus
17h₹868–2,667
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam is to train and bus which costs ₹470 - ₹3,200 and takes 17h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Ponkunnam via Kumily. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
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 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Ponkunnam is 622 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 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chennai to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Chennai to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 39m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 54m.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kumily to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Theni to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–17,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kumily 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 338+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.