Hyderabad to Ponkunnam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Hyderabad, Telangana 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: Hyderabad to Ponkunnam
1157 km · ~25h 8m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Hyderabad
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.
86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 386Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 536Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 686Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 771Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 921Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1071Look 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: Hyderabad to Ponkunnam
1157 km · ~25h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Hyderabad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Hyderabad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Hyderabad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~579 km
~12h 52m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
- Change buses at a major city (around km 579)
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 → Ponkunnam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~579 km
~12h 52m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
- 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: Hyderabad to Ponkunnam
Nearest railway stations: Hyderabad Deccan for Hyderabad, Kottayam for Ponkunnam.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 26h 23m in total
Change trains at Lottegollahalli — about 2h 13m wait
1 change · 27h 32m in total
Change trains at Mallemadugu — about 1h 27m wait
1 change · 27h 37m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 3h 26m 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
Hyderabad to Ponkunnam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Hyderabad to Ponkunnam is about 1157 km by road, roughly 23.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1157 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,830 · Sedan ₹15,140 · SUV ₹19,820 · Innova / MUV ₹22,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,270 · AC Seater ₹2,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹720 · Economy ₹1,190 · Third AC ₹1,650 · Second AC ₹2,340 · First AC ₹3,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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