There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Ponkunnam by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayambus
7h 28m₹262–453Train, bus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chengannurtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Ponkunnambus
12h 49m₹366–2,322Train, taxi
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanurtrain 06701 / ...
- Take the taxi from Bodinayakkanur to Ponkunnamtaxi
4h 27m₹3,140–4,671Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus
10h 49mDrive 215.6 km
- Drive from Madurai to Ponkunnamcar 215.6 km
3h 39m₹2,425–3,503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Ponkunnamtaxi 215.6 km
3h 39m₹4,400–5,500
Madurai to Ponkunnam by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Ponkunnam is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹460 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Ponkunnam is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Ponkunnam. However, there are services departing from Mattuthavani Bus Stop and arriving at Ponkunnam via Mundakkayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Madurai and Ponkunnam is 219 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Ponkunnam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹260 - ₹460.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Madurai to Ponkunnam, including transfers.
Madurai to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Madurai to Ponkunnam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mundakayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Ponkunnam is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Madurai to Ponkunnam.
There are 335+ hotels available in Ponkunnam.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Ponkunnam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–360 and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Bodinayakkanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–360
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chengannur to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palani to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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