There are 5 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Thrissur
best- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Trichurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
5h 14mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus
7h 28m₹338–1,909Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain 12625 / ...
6h 16m₹974–2,515Drive 240.3 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Coimbatorecar 240.3 km
3h 43m₹2,744–3,963Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Coimbatoretaxi 240.3 km
3h 43m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore is to bus which costs ₹330 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Coimbatore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Coimbatore is 272 km. The road distance is 240.3 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore without a car is to bus via Thrissur which takes 5h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Coimbatore bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Coimbatore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore is to bus via Thrissur which takes 5h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Coimbatore, India?
You can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Ponkunnam to Trichur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Coimbatore bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Trichur station.
Ponkunnam to Coimbatore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Coimbatore is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Ponkunnam to Coimbatore.
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