There are 11 ways to get from Tambaram to Punalūr by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Punalurbus
8h 6m₹992–2,747Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Punalurtrain 16101
12h 25m₹360–2,800Drive 640.8 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Punalūrcar 640.8 km
9h 39m₹7,224–10,434Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Punalūrtaxi 640.8 km
9h 39m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Punalurtrain
6h 47m₹5,880–12,414Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Punalurbus
15h 5m₹906–2,368Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Punalurbus
8h 10m₹5,795–11,039Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Punalurtrain
9h 46m₹8,269–20,044Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Punalurbus
8h 54m₹6,649–12,854Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Punalurtrain
11h 36m₹6,349–10,344Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Punalurtrain
11h 5m₹5,934–11,729
Tambaram to Punalūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Punalūr is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Punalūr is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Punalūr. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at Punalur via Chengalpattu Toll Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Punalur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Tambaram and Punalūr is 639 km. The road distance is 640.8 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Punalūr without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Tambaram to Punalūr, including transfers.
Tambaram to Punalūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Chengalpattu Toll Gate station.
Tambaram to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Punalūr is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Punalūr, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,600 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Punalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 12h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–340
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Chalakudy to Punalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Punalūr bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Punalur station.
Tambaram to Punalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Punalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Punalūr is 641 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Tambaram to Punalūr.
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