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Margao to Ponkunnam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Margao, Goa to Ponkunnam, Kerala.

915 kmDistance

18.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹10170

Sedan₹12000

SUV₹15710

Innova / MUV₹17590

Tempo Traveller₹20430

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1010

AC Seater₹1650

Non-AC Sleeper₹1460

AC Sleeper₹2100

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2610

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Train

Sleeper₹580

Economy₹950

Third AC₹1310

Second AC₹1860

First AC₹2590

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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: Margao to Ponkunnam

915 km · ~19h 18m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Margao
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.
155 km · 3h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 305
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 455
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
155 km · 3h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 610
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 760
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
155 km · 3h 6m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ponkunnam
Ponkunnam, Kerala
Hotels in Ponkunnam

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: Margao to Ponkunnam

915 km · ~20h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Margao
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Margao. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Margao → Ponkunnam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~915 km
~20h 20m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610
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Arrive in Ponkunnam
Ponkunnam, Kerala
Hotels in Ponkunnam

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

By Train: Margao to Ponkunnam

Nearest railway stations: Madgaon for Margao, Kottayam for Ponkunnam.

Direct trains

MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath

02:35 AMMadgaon

14h 15m118 stops

04:50 PMKottayam

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

BHAVNAGAR - KOCHUVELI Exp#19260 · Express

07:40 AMMadgaon

15h 52m117 stops

11:32 PMKumaranallur

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VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express

07:40 AMMadgaon

15h 52m117 stops

11:32 PMKumaranallur

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BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express#16311 · Express

07:40 AMMadgaon

15h 55m119 stops

11:35 PMKottayam

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DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

09:50 PMMadgaon

14h118 stops

11:50 AM^+1dKottayam

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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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