There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Poondi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kudikadutrain 06490 / ...
10h 26m₹395–3,078Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
11h 35mDrive 432 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondicar 432 km
7h 7m₹4,849–7,004Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Poonditaxi 432 km
7h 7m₹7,500–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 6m
Kerala to Poondi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Poondi is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Poondi is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Kerala and Poondi is 517 km. The road distance is 432 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Kerala to Poondi, including transfers.
Kerala to Poondi bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Poondi is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Kudikadu via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 11h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Poondi bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Poondi is 432 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Kerala to Poondi.
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