Lucknow to Punalur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 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: Lucknow to Punalur
2635 km · ~56h 42m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow
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.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 439Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 878Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1028Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1178Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1318Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1468Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1618Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1757Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1907Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2057Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2196Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2346Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2496Look 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: Lucknow to Punalur
2635 km · ~58h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Lucknow
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~878 km
~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 878)
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) · ~878 km
~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1757)
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) · ~878 km
~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- 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: Lucknow to Punalur
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Punalur for Punalur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 56h 1m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 69h 6m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 14h 5m wait
1 change · 71h 16m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 16h 15m 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
Lucknow to Punalur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Lucknow to Punalur is about 2635 km by road, roughly 52.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2635 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,090 · Sedan ₹34,360 · SUV ₹44,950 · Innova / MUV ₹50,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,900 · AC Seater ₹4,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,220 · AC Sleeper ₹6,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,430
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,670 · Third AC ₹3,720 · Second AC ₹5,300 · First AC ₹7,410
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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