There are 6 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Mangalore Jntrain 22114 / ...
8h 54m₹1,304–3,415Bus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Trichurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
12h 1mDrive 479.9 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Mangalurucar 479.9 km
7h 37m₹5,478–7,913Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Mangalurutaxi 479.9 km
7h 37m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Perumbavoorbus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
6h 41mBus, train
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Mangalore Jntrain 12617 / ...
11h 30m
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 drive which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Mangaluru. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Mangaluru, Karnataka via Thrissur, Kerala and Kozhikode, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
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 513 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 8h 54m 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 12h 1m.
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, Karnataka via Thrissur, Kerala and Kozhikode, Kerala in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- 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
Train from Thrisur to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Ponkunnam to Trichur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Mangaluru bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Trichur 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.
There are 250+ hotels available in Mangaluru.