There are 5 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru by taxi, plane, train, bus, 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
best- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
4h 57m₹8,326–15,756Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Mangalore Jntrain 22114 / ...
8h 54m₹1,304–3,415Bus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Kuttipurambus
- Take the bus from Kuttippuram to Mangalurubus
11h 40mDrive 479.9 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Mangalurucar 479.9 km
7h 37m₹5,364–7,748Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Mangalurutaxi 479.9 km
7h 37m₹10,000–13,000
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,500 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Mangaluru via Chalakudy and Kuttippuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Mangalore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Mangaluru is 450 km. The road distance is 479.9 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Mangaluru bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Mangaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Mangaluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Mangalore Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru via Chalakudy, Kuttipuram, and Kuttippuram in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kuttippuram to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kuttippuram to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Mangaluru bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Ponkunnam to Mangaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Mangaluru is 480 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru.
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