There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Ponkunnam by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16303 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Ponkunnamtaxi
1h 47m₹1,185–2,322Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Ponkunnambus
4h 5m₹434–641Drive 85.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Ponkunnamcar 85.9 km
1h 24m₹980–1,416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Ponkunnamtaxi 85.9 km
1h 24m₹1,800–2,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Ponkunnam is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹650 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Ponkunnam is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Ponkunnam via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Kochi and Ponkunnam is 98 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ponkunnam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 47m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Kochi to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Kochi to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Ponkunnam is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kochi to Ponkunnam.
There are 338+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Ponkunnam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Ponkunnam via Ernakulam and Kottayam in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–110
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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