There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Punalūr by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Punalurtrain 16101 / ...
13h 49m₹476–3,694Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalurbus
14h 43m₹962–2,946Drive 668.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Punalūrcar 668.1 km
10h 10m₹7,555–10,912Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Punalurtrain
9h 24m₹7,800–19,188Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Punalurbus
15h 26mFly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain
7h 31m₹6,301–15,108Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Punalurbus
8h 35m₹6,216–11,233Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Punalurtrain
10h 43m₹5,245–9,573Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Punalurtrain
11h 40m₹5,770–11,038Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Punalurbus
9h 21m₹6,570–16,548
Chennai to Punalūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Punalūr is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Punalūr is to fly and train which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Punalur via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Punalur via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
The distance between Chennai and Punalūr is 717 km. The road distance is 668.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Punalūr without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 13h 49m to get from Chennai to Punalūr, including transfers.
Chennai to Punalūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Chennai to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Punalūr is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,000 and takes 14h 43m.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Tuti Melur to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Madurai Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Punalūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Chennai to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Punalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Punalūr is 668 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Chennai to Punalūr.
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