There are 6 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Madurai by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
7h 19m₹263–454Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Madurai Jntrain 16328 / ...
12h 18m₹299–1,952Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain 06702 / ...
4h 17m₹3,193–4,708Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
10h 10mDrive 215.3 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Maduraicar 215.3 km
3h 38m₹2,421–3,497Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Maduraitaxi 215.3 km
3h 38m₹4,400–5,500
Ponkunnam to Madurai by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹460 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Mattuthavani Bus Stop via Mundakayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Madurai is 221 km. The road distance is 215.3 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 19m and costs ₹260 - ₹460.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Ponkunnam to Madurai, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mundakayam station.
Ponkunnam to Madurai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Madurai is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ponkunnam to Madurai.
There are 223+ hotels available in Madurai.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Madurai, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–360 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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 Mundakayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–360
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ponkunnam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–5,500
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