Ayodhya to Punalur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Punalur, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Ayodhya to Punalur
2669 km · ~57h 23m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ayodhya
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 890Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1190Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1335Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1485Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1635Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2224Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2374Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2524Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Ayodhya to Punalur
2669 km · ~59h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ayodhya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ayodhya → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 890)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1779)
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.
- change point 2 → Punalur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- 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: Ayodhya to Punalur
Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Punalur for Punalur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 71h 21m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 5h wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 13h 57m wait
2 changes · 71h 21m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 6h 13m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 4h 30m wait
2 changes · 71h 21m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 55m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 8h wait
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
Ayodhya to Punalur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ayodhya to Punalur is about 2669 km by road, roughly 53.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2669 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,460 · Sedan ₹34,800 · SUV ₹45,520 · Innova / MUV ₹50,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,020
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,940 · AC Seater ₹4,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,270 · AC Sleeper ₹6,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,630 · Economy ₹2,700 · Third AC ₹3,770 · Second AC ₹5,370 · First AC ₹7,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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