There are 6 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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.
Taxi, fly, bus
best- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
3h 58m₹5,921–12,846Bus via Palani
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
16h 55m₹754–1,933Bus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Lalbaugbus
12h 52m₹1,000–3,500Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Bangalore Canttrain 16525
14h 55m₹1,124–3,615Drive 530.5 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Bengalurucar 530.5 km
7h 53m₹5,938–8,576Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Bengalurutaxi 530.5 km
7h 53m₹12,000–16,000
Ponkunnam to Bengaluru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru is to bus via Palani which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 16h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Lalbaug. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Bangalore Cant via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Bengaluru is 509 km. The road distance is 530.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru without a car is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Bengaluru, India?
Kerala Lines operates a bus from Ponkunnam to Lalbaug twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,500 and the journey takes 12h 52m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Bangalore Cant once daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 14h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–10,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Bangalore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Ponkunnam to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ponkunnam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Palani to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–16,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Lalbaug station.
Ponkunnam to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangalore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Bengaluru is 530 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Ponkunnam to Bengaluru.
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