There are 4 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Changanaseri to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
9h 45m₹1,037–2,666Bus
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
10h 44mDrive 236.5 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudicar 236.5 km
3h 44m₹2,700–3,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Thoothukuditaxi 236.5 km
3h 44m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Tuti Melur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Thoothukudi is 343 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ponkunnam station.
Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Changanaseri to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 10h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ponkunnam to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹390–500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Ponkunnam to Thoothukudi.
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