There are 7 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jntrain 16349 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
6h 41m₹1,064–3,215Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Nilambur Roadtrain 16349
10h 21m₹279–1,752Bus, train via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Trichurbus
- Take the train from Punkunnam to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326
7h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
8h 43mDrive 237.1 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Nilambūrcar 237.1 km
3h 47m₹2,671–3,858Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Nilambūrtaxi 237.1 km
3h 47m₹5,000–6,500Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Perumbavoorbus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilambūrtaxi
4h 27m
Ponkunnam to Nilambūr by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr is to bus and train which costs ₹270 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Nilambur via Chalakudy and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nilambur Road via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Nilambūr is 263 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a vehicle from Ponkunnam to Nilambur Road via Kottayam and Shoranur Jn in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Nilambur via Chalakudy and Perinthalmanna in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Punkunnam to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chengannur to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ponkunnam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Ponkunnam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Nilambūr is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Ponkunnam to Nilambūr.
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