There are 7 ways to get from Punalūr to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
4h 34m₹8,700–13,878Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Tambaramtrain 16102 / ...
13h 57m₹472–3,626Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Puliyangudibus
- Take the bus from Puliyangudi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 38mDrive 662 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Chennaicar 662 km
10h 20m₹6,415–9,266Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 6m₹8,649–12,319Train to Trivandrum, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Northtrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
6h 59m₹6,190–13,259Train 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 48m₹8,305–16,131
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 4h 34m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Chennai via Puliyangudi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
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 699 km. The road distance is 662 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 12h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a bus from Punalur to Chennai via Puliyangudi in around 12h 38m. 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 Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- 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
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Puliyangudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–650
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9791948992
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smg Travels
Bus from Puliyangudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Website
- Smg Travels
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Puliyangudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Website
- Subi Travels
Bus from Puliyangudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Subi Travels
- Website
- AVK Travels
Bus from Puliyangudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- AVK Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Puliyangudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- 99623 38888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Channel Express
Bus from Puliyangudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Green Channel Express
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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Booking & Getting There
Punalūr to Chennai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Puliyangudi 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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