Meerut to Ponnani
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to Ponnani, 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: Meerut to Ponnani
2644 km · ~56h 53m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Meerut
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.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 881Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1181Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1322Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1472Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1622Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1763Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1913Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2063Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2203Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2353Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2503Look 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: Meerut to Ponnani
2644 km · ~58h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Meerut
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Meerut. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Meerut → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~881 km
~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 881)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ponnani. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~881 km
~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1763)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ponnani. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Ponnani
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~881 km
~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Arrive in Ponnani
Ponnani, 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: Meerut to Ponnani
Nearest railway stations: Meerut City for Meerut, Tirunnavaya for Ponnani.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 41h 58m in total
Change trains at Murhesi Rampur — about 2h 2m wait
1 change · 44h 20m in total
Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 40m wait
1 change · 44h 20m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m 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
Meerut to Ponnani: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Meerut to Ponnani is about 2644 km by road, roughly 52.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2644 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,180 · Sedan ₹34,470 · SUV ₹45,100 · Innova / MUV ₹50,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,470
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,910 · AC Seater ₹4,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,230 · AC Sleeper ₹6,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,450
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,620 · Economy ₹2,670 · Third AC ₹3,730 · Second AC ₹5,320 · First AC ₹7,430
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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