Bagalkot to Ponkunnam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bagalkot, Karnataka to Ponkunnam, 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: Bagalkot to Ponkunnam
967 km · ~20h 20m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bagalkot
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.
172 km · 3h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 322Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 472Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
172 km · 3h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 645Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 795Look 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: Bagalkot to Ponkunnam
967 km · ~21h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bagalkot
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bagalkot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bagalkot → Ponkunnam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~967 km
~21h 29m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,760
- Arrive in Ponkunnam
Ponkunnam, 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: Bagalkot to Ponkunnam
Nearest railway stations: Bagalkot for Bagalkot, Kottayam for Ponkunnam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 25h 58m in total
Change trains at Hubli Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 32h 34m in total
Change trains at Hubli Jn — about 7h 25m wait
1 change · 32h 34m in total
Change trains at Hubli Jn — about 7h 25m 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
Bagalkot to Ponkunnam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bagalkot to Ponkunnam is about 967 km by road, roughly 19.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 967 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,740 · Sedan ₹12,670 · SUV ₹16,590 · Innova / MUV ₹18,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,570
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,060 · AC Seater ₹1,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,550 · AC Sleeper ₹2,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹1,000 · Third AC ₹1,380 · Second AC ₹1,960 · First AC ₹2,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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