There are 6 ways to get from Ponmalai to Kerala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Tirunelveli
best- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
8h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
9h 19m₹378–2,936Drive 395.7 km
- Drive from Ponmalai to Thiruvananthapuramcar 395.7 km
6h 14m₹4,471–6,458Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponmalai to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 395.7 km
6h 14m₹7,500–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9h 1mTrain via Tenkasi
- Take the train from Manjattidal to Tenkasi Jntrain 16847
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06109
12h 53m₹387–3,021
Ponmalai to Kerala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponmalai to Kerala is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ponmalai to Kerala is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponmalai to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Trivandrum via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponmalai to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Manjattidal and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Ponmalai and Kerala is 448 km. The road distance is 395.7 km.
The best way to get from Ponmalai to Kerala without a car is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 8h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Ponmalai to Kerala, including transfers.
Ponmalai to Kerala bus services, operated by Sri Shravan Travels, depart from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Ponmalai to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Ponmalai to Kerala is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 8h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Manjattidal to Trivandrum via Ponmlai Gld Rck, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Manjattidal to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- Website
- Sri Shravan Travels
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Shravan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ponmalai to Kerala bus services, operated by Sri Shravan Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Ponmalai to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponmalai to Kerala is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Ponmalai to Kerala.
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