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Nadiad to Ponkunnam

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

1973 kmDistance

39.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹21800

Sedan₹25750

SUV₹33690

Innova / MUV₹37690

Tempo Traveller₹43710

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2170

AC Seater₹3550

Non-AC Sleeper₹3160

AC Sleeper₹4540

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5570

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Train

Sleeper₹1210

Economy₹2000

Third AC₹2790

Second AC₹3980

First AC₹5550

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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: Nadiad to Ponkunnam

1973 km · ~42h 48m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Nadiad
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 395
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 545
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 695
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 789
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 939
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1089
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1184
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1334
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1484
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1578
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1728
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1878
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m 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: Nadiad to Ponkunnam

1973 km · ~43h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Nadiad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nadiad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Nadiad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~987 km
~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810
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Change buses at a major city (around km 987)
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) · ~987 km
~21h 56m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,810
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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: Nadiad to Ponkunnam

Nearest railway stations: Nadiad Jn for Nadiad, Kottayam for Ponkunnam.

Direct trains

BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express#16311 · Express

12:08 PMNadiad Jn

35h 27m254 stops

11:35 PM^+1dKottayam

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BHAVNAGAR - KOCHUVELI Exp#19260 · Express

12:15 PMNadiad Jn

35h 17m251 stops

11:32 PM^+1dKumaranallur

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GANDHIDHAM - NAGERCOIL Weekly Exp#16335 · Express

12:15 PMNadiad Jn

35h 20m244 stops

11:35 PM^+1dKottayam

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VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express

12:17 PMNadiad Jn

35h 15m250 stops

11:32 PM^+1dKumaranallur

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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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