Chhapra to Punalur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhapra, Bihar 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: Chhapra to Punalur
2651 km · ~57h 1m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chhapra
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.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 442Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 592Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 742Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 884Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1034Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1184Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1326Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1476Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1626Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1767Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1917Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2067Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2209Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2359Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2509Look 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: Chhapra to Punalur
2651 km · ~58h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chhapra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhapra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chhapra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~884 km
~19h 39m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 884)
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) · ~884 km
~19h 39m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1767)
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) · ~884 km
~19h 39m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530
- 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: Chhapra to Punalur
Nearest railway stations: Chhapra for Chhapra, Punalur for Punalur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 64h 16m in total
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 55m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 40m wait
2 changes · 70h 6m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 1h 33m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 6h 20m wait
2 changes · 70h 21m in total
Change trains at Chennai Central — about 6h 10m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 7h 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
Chhapra to Punalur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chhapra to Punalur is about 2651 km by road, roughly 53 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2651 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,260 · Sedan ₹34,560 · SUV ₹45,220 · Innova / MUV ₹50,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,620
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,920 · AC Seater ₹4,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,240 · AC Sleeper ₹6,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,470
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,620 · Economy ₹2,680 · Third AC ₹3,740 · Second AC ₹5,330 · First AC ₹7,450
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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