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Cuttack to Punalur

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

2073 kmDistance

41.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹22900

Sedan₹27050

SUV₹35390

Innova / MUV₹39590

Tempo Traveller₹45910

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2280

AC Seater₹3730

Non-AC Sleeper₹3320

AC Sleeper₹4770

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5850

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Train

Sleeper₹1270

Economy₹2100

Third AC₹2930

Second AC₹4180

First AC₹5830

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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: Cuttack to Punalur

2073 km · ~44h 48m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Cuttack
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.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 415
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 565
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 715
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 829
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 979
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1129
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1244
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1394
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1544
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1658
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1808
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1958
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Punalur
Punalur, Kerala
Hotels in Punalur

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: Cuttack to Punalur

2073 km · ~46h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Cuttack
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuttack. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Cuttack → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
Search buses Cuttack to Punalur
Change buses at a major city (around km 691)
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) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
Search buses Cuttack to Punalur
Change buses at a major city (around km 1382)
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) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
Search buses Cuttack to Punalur
Arrive in Punalur
Punalur, Kerala
Hotels in Punalur

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

By Train: Cuttack to Punalur

Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Punalur for Punalur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 39h 12m in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express

04:43 PMCuttack

36h 37m325 stops

05:20 AM^+2dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 1h 10m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56332 · Passenger

06:30 AMKollam Jn

1h 25m8 stops

07:55 AMPunalur

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 41h 22m in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express

04:43 PMCuttack

36h 37m325 stops

05:20 AM^+2dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 3h 20m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56334 · Passenger

08:40 AMKollam Jn

1h 25m8 stops

10:05 AMPunalur

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 43h 42m in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express

04:43 PMCuttack

36h 37m325 stops

05:20 AM^+2dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 5h 40m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56336 · Passenger

11:00 AMKollam Jn

1h 25m8 stops

12:25 PMPunalur

Running days & live status ↗

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.

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