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How to get fromPonkunnam to Tirupatiby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ponkunnam to Tirupati by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane COK - TIR
    5h 38m
    ₹12,646–25,186

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tirupatitrain train 12625 / ...
    14h 11m
    ₹1,144–3,815

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Lalbaugbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    17h 24m
    ₹1,345–4,571

  4. Drive  656.5 km

    1. Drive from Ponkunnam to Tirupaticar car 656.5 km
    10h 11m
    ₹6,367–9,197

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ponkunnam to Tirupatitaxi taxi 656.5 km
    10h 11m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Bus via Kottayam Baker Junction

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    17h 37m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Ponkunnam, India and Tirupati, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Tirupati 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponkunnam to Tirupathi via Lalbaug, Lalbagh Main Gate, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda in around 17h 24m.

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