Kanchipuram to Punalur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 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: Kanchipuram to Punalur
678 km · ~14h 14m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kanchipuram
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.
189 km · 3h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 339Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 489Look 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: Kanchipuram to Punalur
678 km · ~15h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kanchipuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanchipuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kanchipuram → Punalur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~678 km
~15h 4m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- 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: Kanchipuram to Punalur
Nearest railway stations: Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram, Punalur for Punalur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 24h 45m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 6h 41m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 1h 5m wait
2 changes · 24h 45m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 2h 32m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 7h 35m wait
2 changes · 24h 45m in total
Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 50m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 4h 30m 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
Kanchipuram to Punalur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kanchipuram to Punalur is about 678 km by road, roughly 13.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 678 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,560 · Sedan ₹8,910 · SUV ₹11,680 · Innova / MUV ₹13,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,220
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹750 · AC Seater ₹1,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,080 · AC Sleeper ₹1,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹710 · Third AC ₹980 · Second AC ₹1,390 · First AC ₹1,930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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