There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Pothanur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Pugalurtrain 16160 / ...
3h₹462–1,599Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore- Gandhipuram to Karurbus
3h 35mDrive 130 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Pothanurcar 130 km
2h 3m₹1,476–2,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Pothanurtaxi 130 km
2h 3m₹2,900–3,500Train via Erode
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Erode Jntrain 22666 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Pugalurtrain 16160 / ...
3h 5m₹563–2,452
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Pothanur is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Pothanur is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore- Gandhipuram and arriving at Karur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore Jn and arriving at Pugalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Coimbatore and Pothanur is 162 km. The road distance is 130 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Pothanur without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Coimbatore to Pothanur, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Pothanur bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Coimbatore- Gandhipuram station.
Coimbatore to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Pothanur is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Pothanur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Pugalur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Essaar Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore- Gandhipuram to Karur twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Pugalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Erode Jn to Pugalur
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- care@essaar.net
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Coimbatore- Gandhipuram to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Coimbatore to Pothanur bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Karur station.
Coimbatore to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pugalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Pothanur is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Coimbatore to Pothanur.
There are 16+ hotels available in Pothanur.