There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
9h 40m₹765–3,528Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
10h 26m₹1,268–5,913Drive 432 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondicar 432 km
7h 7m₹4,828–6,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Poonditaxi 432 km
7h 7m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
7h 45m₹11,338–21,539Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoilbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Nagercoil to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
11h 7mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Thanjavurtrain
9h 38m₹8,038–18,589
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at Thanjavur via Kalikkavilai and Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Poondi is 518 km. The road distance is 432 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Poondi via Tiruchchirapali and Thanjavur in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thampanoor to Poondi via Kalikkavilai, Madurai, Mattuthavani, and Thanjavur in around 10h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nagercoil to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nagercoil to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi is 432 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Poondi.
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