Bengaluru to Punalur
The distance from Bengaluru to Punalur is about 557 km by road, roughly 11 hours (estimated). Punalur is 45 km northeast of Kollam and 75 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. Punalur
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.
Overview
The distance from Bengaluru to Punalur is about 557 km by road, roughly 11 hours (estimated). Punalur is 45 km northeast of Kollam and 75 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. Punalur Railway Station is on the Kollam-Shencotta railway line.
Route Map
By Car: Bengaluru to Punalur
557 km · ~11h 48m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bengaluru
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.
129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 279Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 429Look 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: Bengaluru to Punalur
557 km · ~12h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bengaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bengaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bengaluru → Punalur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~557 km
~12h 23m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610
- 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: Bengaluru to Punalur
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru, Punalur for Punalur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 35m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 16h 50m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 18h 45m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 3h 35m 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
By Car
Approximately 557 km by road from Bengaluru to Punalur, roughly 11 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Punalur is Punalur Railway Station, about 1 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Punalur Railway Station, then continue by local transport.
- Punalur Railway Station — about 1 km
- Edamann railway station — about 6 km
Budget Estimate
road
557 km
11 hours
Approximately 557 km by road from Bengaluru to Punalur, roughly 11 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
557 km
The nearest railway station to Punalur is Punalur Railway Station, about 1 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 557 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 60 km away.
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