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Balasore to Ponkunnam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha to Ponkunnam, Kerala.

2231 kmDistance

44.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹24640

Sedan₹29100

SUV₹38080

Innova / MUV₹42590

Tempo Traveller₹49380

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2450

AC Seater₹4020

Non-AC Sleeper₹3570

AC Sleeper₹5130

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6300

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Train

Sleeper₹1370

Economy₹2260

Third AC₹3150

Second AC₹4490

First AC₹6280

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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.

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By Car: Balasore to Ponkunnam

2231 km · ~47h 57m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Balasore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 446
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 596
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 746
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 892
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1042
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1192
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1339
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1489
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1639
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1785
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1935
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2085
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ponkunnam
Ponkunnam, Kerala
Hotels in Ponkunnam

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: Balasore to Ponkunnam

2231 km · ~49h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Balasore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Balasore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Balasore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
Search buses Balasore to Ponkunnam
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 Ponkunnam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
Search buses Balasore to Ponkunnam
Change buses at a major city (around km 1487)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ponkunnam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Ponkunnam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~744 km
~16h 32m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130
Search buses Balasore to Ponkunnam
Arrive in Ponkunnam
Ponkunnam, Kerala
Hotels in Ponkunnam

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

By Train: Balasore to Ponkunnam

Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Kottayam for Ponkunnam.

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast

03:29 AMBalasore

37h 21m323 stops

04:50 PM^+1dKottayam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast

04:27 AMBalasore

38h 30m379 stops

06:57 PM^+1dKumaranallur

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express

02:19 PMBalasore

37h 23m343 stops

03:42 AM^+2dKumaranallur

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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