There are 5 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jntrain 16347 / ...
4h 27m₹934–2,215Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Thrissurbus
4h 52mDrive 166.9 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Shōranūrcar 166.9 km
2h 32m₹1,887–2,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Shōranūrtaxi 166.9 km
2h 32m₹3,400–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Shoranurbus
5h 18m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Thrissur via Chalakuddy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Shoranur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Shōranūr is 197 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Shōranūr bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Shōranūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Shōranūr, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Shoranur Jn via Chalakudy, Chalakuddy, Thrissur, and Thrisur in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- 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
- 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 Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Shōranūr bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Ponkunnam to Shōranūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Shōranūr is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Ponkunnam to Shōranūr.
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