Pune to Kottayam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pune, Maharashtra to Kottayam, 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: Pune to Kottayam
1344 km · ~28h 53m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pune
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.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 448Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 598Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 748Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 896Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1046Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1196Look 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: Pune to Kottayam
1344 km · ~29h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pune
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pune. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pune → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~672 km
~14h 56m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Change buses at a major city (around km 672)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kottayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~672 km
~14h 56m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930
- Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, 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: Pune to Kottayam
Nearest railway stations: Pune Jn for Pune, Kottayam for Kottayam.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 28h 11m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 42m wait
1 change · 28h 13m in total
Change trains at Panvel — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 28h 46m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 23m 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
Pune to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pune to Kottayam is about 1344 km by road, roughly 26.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1344 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,880 · Sedan ₹17,570 · SUV ₹23,000 · Innova / MUV ₹25,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,480 · AC Seater ₹2,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,150 · AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹840 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,910 · Second AC ₹2,720 · First AC ₹3,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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