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Ahmednagar to Punalur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ahmednagar, Maharashtra to Punalur, Kerala.

1488 kmDistance
29.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16470
Sedan₹19440
SUV₹25450
Innova / MUV₹28470
Tempo Traveller₹33040
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1640
AC Seater₹2680
Non-AC Sleeper₹2380
AC Sleeper₹3420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4220
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Train
Sleeper₹920
Economy₹1520
Third AC₹2110
Second AC₹3010
First AC₹4200
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ahmednagar to Punalur

1488 km · ~32h 26m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ahmednagar

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 372

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 522

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 672

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 744

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 894

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1044

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1116

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1266

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1416

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 72 km · 1h 26m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Punalur

    Punalur, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ahmednagar to Punalur

1488 km · ~33h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ahmednagar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ahmednagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ahmednagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 744)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Punalur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Punalur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km

    ~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  5. Arrive in Punalur

    Punalur, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ahmednagar to Punalur

Nearest railway stations: Ahmadnagar for Ahmednagar, Punalur for Punalur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 56h 51m in total

SAINAGAR SHIRDI - CHENNAI CENT SF Exp#22602 · Superfast
09:59 AMVambori
23h 41m187 stops
09:40 AM+1dChennai Central

Change trains at Chennai Central — about 10h 5m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
07:45 PMChennai Central
14h 10m143 stops
09:55 AM+1dKollam Jn

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 7h 35m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56338 · Passenger
05:30 PMKollam Jn
1h 20m8 stops
06:50 PMPunalur

2 changes · 56h 51m in total

SAINAGAR SHIRDI - CHENNAI CENT SF Exp#22602 · Superfast
09:59 AMVambori
23h 41m187 stops
09:40 AM+1dChennai Central

Change trains at Chennai Central — about 5h 45m wait

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
03:25 PMChennai Central
14h 35m148 stops
06:00 AM+1dKollam Jn

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 11h 30m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56338 · Passenger
05:30 PMKollam Jn
1h 20m8 stops
06:50 PMPunalur

2 changes · 56h 51m in total

SAINAGAR SHIRDI - CHENNAI CENT SF Exp#22602 · Superfast
09:59 AMVambori
23h 41m187 stops
09:40 AM+1dChennai Central

Change trains at Chennai Central — about 5h 35m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
03:15 PMChennai Central
13h 50m144 stops
05:05 AM+1dKollam Jn

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 12h 25m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56338 · Passenger
05:30 PMKollam Jn
1h 20m8 stops
06:50 PMPunalur

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Ahmednagar to Punalur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ahmednagar to Punalur is about 1488 km by road, roughly 29.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1488 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,470 · Sedan ₹19,440 · SUV ₹25,450 · Innova / MUV ₹28,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,640 · AC Seater ₹2,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,380 · AC Sleeper ₹3,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,520 · Third AC ₹2,110 · Second AC ₹3,010 · First AC ₹4,200

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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