There are 6 ways to get from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
5h 2m₹953–2,494Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Ponkunnambus
6h 16mDrive 241.1 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Ponkunnamcar 241.1 km
3h 36m₹2,698–3,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Ponkunnamtaxi 241.1 km
3h 36m₹5,000–6,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisurtrain 12623 / ...
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ponkunnambus
6h 35mBus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Ponkunnambus
6h 40m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Ponkunnam via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Coimbatore and Ponkunnam is 293 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Coimbatore station.
Coimbatore to Ponkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Ponkunnam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam via Palakkad in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Palakkad to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Chalakudy to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Palakkad to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Coimbatore to Ponkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Ponkunnam is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Coimbatore to Ponkunnam.
There are 347+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.