There are 10 ways to get from Punalūr to Tambaram by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 54m₹9,221–13,629Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Tambaramtrain 16102
13h 33m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Thenkasibus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi to Kilambakkambus
14h 19m₹930–3,796Drive 631.8 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Tambaramcar 631.8 km
9h 55m₹7,122–10,288Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Tambaramtaxi 631.8 km
9h 55m₹14,000–17,000Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 45m₹7,046–13,969Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Sengottaitrain
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
8h 16m₹8,265–20,108Train, train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
8h 30m₹5,443–11,153Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
11h 8m₹6,346–10,315Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Punalur to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
15h 9m₹912–2,441
Punalūr to Tambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Tambaram station via Tenkasi and Urapakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Punalur and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Punalūr and Tambaram is 636 km. The road distance is 631.8 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Punalūr to Tambaram, including transfers.
Punalūr to Tambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Tambaram is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Tambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Punalur to Tambaram station via Tenkasi, Kilambakkam, and Urapakkam in around 14h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Punalur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Punalur to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Punalur to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tenkasi to Kilambakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Seater/ Sleeper
- ₹1,200–3,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Punalūr to Tambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thenkasi station.
Punalūr to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Tambaram is 632 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Punalūr to Tambaram.
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