There are 6 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train via Tenkasi
best- Take the bus from Ranny to Punalurbus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Thenkasibus
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Tirunelveli Twntrain
9h 7m₹265–1,392Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Tirunelvelitrain 16792
11h 11m₹269–1,652Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Sengottaitaxi
- Take the train from Sengottai to Tirunelveli Twntrain 06658 / ...
3h 44m₹2,943–4,425Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Nellaibus
9h 13m₹778–2,429Drive 181.7 km
- Drive from Ponkunnam to Tirunelvelicar 181.7 km
2h 56m₹2,050–2,961Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Tirunelvelitaxi 181.7 km
2h 56m₹4,200–5,000
Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli is to bus and train via Tenkasi which costs ₹260 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Ponkunnam and arriving at Nellai via Kottayam and Azhagiyamandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Ponkunnam and Tirunelveli is 222 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.
The best way to get from Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli without a car is to bus and train via Tenkasi which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Ponkunnam to Tirunelveli.
There are 48+ hotels available in Tirunelveli.
What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Tirunelveli, India?
You can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Nellai via Kottayam, Trivandrum, and Azhagiyamandapam in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Tirunelveli Twn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengannur to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Sengottai to Tirunelveli Twn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ranny to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Punalur to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ponkunnam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–5,000
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