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How to get fromPonmalai to Keralaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ponmalai to Kerala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 20635 / ...
    9h 19m
    ₹378–2,936

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvananthapurambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    9h 29m
    ₹1,614–3,309

  3. Drive  395.7 km

    1. Drive from Ponmalai to Thiruvananthapuramcar car 395.7 km
    6h 14m
    ₹3,853–5,565

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ponmalai to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi taxi 395.7 km
    6h 14m
    ₹7,500–9,000

  5. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Maduraibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminalbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 3m

  6. Train via Tenkasi

    1. Take the train from Manjattidal to Tenkasi Jntrain train 16847
    2. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train 06109
    12h 53m
    ₹387–3,021

Ponmalai to Kerala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India and Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Alternatively, SBM Traansport operates a bus from Tiruchirappalli to Thiruvananthapuram every 3 hours, and the journey takes 7h 55m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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