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

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

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, 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 Punalūrtaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    ₹8,630–13,938

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

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

  4. Drive  668.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Punalūrcar car 668.1 km
    10h 10m
    ₹7,478–10,801

  5. 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
    ₹7,800–17,188

  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 North to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain train
    8h 5m
    ₹7,570–17,488

  7. Bus via Rajapalayam

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Rajapalayambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Punalurbus bus
    15h 5m
    ₹733–2,002

Chennai to Punalūr by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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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