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How to get fromChennai to Punalūrby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Punalūr by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Punalurtrain train 16101 / ...
    13h 49m
    ₹476–3,694

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalurbus bus
    14h 43m
    ₹962–2,946

  3. Drive  668.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Punalūrcar car 668.1 km
    10h 10m
    ₹7,555–10,912

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Punalurtrain train
    9h 24m
    ₹7,800–19,188

  5. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Punalurbus bus
    15h 26m

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain train
    7h 31m
    ₹6,301–15,108

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Kalamassery to Punalurbus bus
    8h 35m
    ₹6,216–11,233

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Punalurtrain train
    10h 43m
    ₹5,245–9,573

  9. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Punalurtrain train
    11h 40m
    ₹5,770–11,038

  10. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Punalurbus bus
    9h 21m
    ₹6,570–16,548

Chennai to Punalūr by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 49m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Alternatively, Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 47m.

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