There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Punkunnam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrisur
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
5h 31m₹310–2,447Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Punkunnamtrain 16127
6h 38m₹210–1,700Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
6h 17mDrive 285 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Punkunnamcar 285 km
4h 6m₹3,221–4,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Punkunnamtaxi 285 km
4h 6m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Thissurbus
7h 42m₹737–2,209
Kerala to Punkunnam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Punkunnam is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Punkunnam is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Punkunnam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Thrissur, Kerala via Ambalapuzha, Alapuzzha and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Punkunnam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Kerala and Punkunnam is 283 km. The road distance is 285 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Punkunnam without a car is to train via Thrisur which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Kerala to Punkunnam, including transfers.
Kerala to Punkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Kerala to Punkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Punkunnam is to train via Thrisur which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Alappuzha, which costs and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Punkunnam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Thrissur, Kerala via Ambalapuzha, Alapuzzha, Angamaly, and Angamaly in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Punkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Punkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kerala to Punkunnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Punkunnam is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kerala to Punkunnam.
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