There are 6 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Malappuram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Kuttipurambus
6h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kuttippuramtrain 16305 / ...
7h 45m₹1,094–3,235Drive 212.5 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Malappuramcar 212.5 km
3h 23m₹2,385–3,444Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Malappuramtaxi 212.5 km
3h 23m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Perumbavoor
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Perumbavoorbus
- Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Malapurrambus
6h 49mBus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Malapurrambus
6h 50m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Malappuram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Malappuram is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Malappuram. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Malapurram via Chalakudy and Kuttipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Malappuram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kuttippuram via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Malappuram is 240 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Malappuram without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Ponkunnam to Malappuram, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Malappuram bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Malappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Malappuram is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Malappuram, India?
You can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Malapurram via Chalakudy and Kuttipuram in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ponkunnam to Malapurram via Kottayam, Thrisur, Kuttippuram, and Kuttipuram in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thrisur to Kuttippuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Ponkunnam to Perumbavoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Kuttipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perumbavoor to Malapurram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Malapurram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Kuttipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Malappuram bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Ponkunnam to Malappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Malappuram is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Ponkunnam to Malappuram.
There are 96+ hotels available in Malappuram.