There are 9 ways to get from Punalūr to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
5h 16m₹8,649–12,319Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Tambaramtrain 16102 / ...
13h 57m₹472–3,626Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus
13h 42m₹973–2,928Drive 662 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Chennaicar 662 km
10h 20m₹7,490–10,818Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Northtrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 54m₹6,190–14,259Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Tuti Melurtrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
8h 43m₹7,805–19,131Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Punalur to Kalamasserybus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
8h 19m₹6,229–11,150Train 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₹5,775–11,005Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Punalur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
14h 20m
Punalūr to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Chennai is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Payaigada via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Punalūr to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Punalūr and Chennai is 641 km. The road distance is 662 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 13h 42m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Punalūr to Chennai, including transfers.
Punalūr to Chennai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Chennai is to bus which takes 13h 42m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Chennai, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Punalur to Koyembedu Omni Bus stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,900 and the journey takes 12h 48m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Punalur to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Punalur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Koyembedu Omni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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Booking & Getting There
Punalūr to Chennai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Punalūr to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Chennai is 662 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Punalūr to Chennai.
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