There are 4 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Manjeri by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Pattikkadtrain 16326 / ...
6h 28m₹1,554–3,115Bus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Manjeribus
6h 41mDrive 220 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Manjericar 220 km
3h 25m₹2,463–3,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Manjeritaxi 220 km
3h 25m₹4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Manjeri is to train which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Manjeri is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Manjeri. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Manjeri via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Manjeri. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Pattikkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Manjeri is 253 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Manjeri without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ponkunnam to Manjeri, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Manjeri bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Manjeri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Manjeri is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Manjeri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Pattikkad twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Manjeri via Chalakudy and Chalakudy in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Pattikkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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 Manjeri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Manjeri bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Ponkunnam to Manjeri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pattikkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Manjeri is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Ponkunnam to Manjeri.
There are 121+ hotels available in Manjeri.