There are 6 ways to get from Punalūr to Cherthala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kunnumma
best- Take the bus from Punalur to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertalabus
3h 5m₹180–407Train
- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain 16730 / ...
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
3h 38m₹263–2,143Drive 120 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Cherthalacar 120 km
1h 44m₹1,358–1,961Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Cherthalataxi 120 km
1h 44m₹2,500–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Kollambus
- Take the bus from Kollam Town to Cherthalabus
4h 27m₹753–2,449Train via Kayamkulam
- Take the train from Punalur to Kayankulamtrain 16327 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
4h 33m₹268–2,155
Punalūr to Cherthala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Cherthala is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹180 - ₹410 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Cherthala is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Chertala via Kollam and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Punalūr to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Cherthala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Punalūr and Cherthala is 154 km. The road distance is 120 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Cherthala without a car is to bus via Kunnumma which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹180 - ₹410.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Punalūr to Cherthala, including transfers.
Punalūr to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Cherthala is to bus via Kunnumma which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹180 - ₹410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a bus from Punalur to Chertala via Kollam and Ambalapuzha in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Punalur to Cherthala via Kollam Jn in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kayankulam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
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Booking & Getting There
Punalūr to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Punalūr to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Cherthala is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Punalūr to Cherthala.
There are 718+ hotels available in Cherthala.