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Raipur to Ponnani

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raipur, Chhattisgarh to Ponnani, Kerala.

1711 kmDistance
34.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18920
Sedan₹22340
SUV₹29240
Innova / MUV₹32710
Tempo Traveller₹37940
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1880
AC Seater₹3080
Non-AC Sleeper₹2740
AC Sleeper₹3940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4840
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Train
Sleeper₹1060
Economy₹1740
Third AC₹2430
Second AC₹3450
First AC₹4820
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Raipur to Ponnani

1711 km · ~36h 53m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Raipur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 428

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 578

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 728

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 856

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1006

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1156

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1283

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1433

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1583

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ponnani

    Ponnani, Kerala

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: Raipur to Ponnani

1711 km · ~38h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Raipur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Raipur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Raipur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~856 km

    ~19h 1m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 856)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Ponnani

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~856 km

    ~19h 1m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  5. 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: Raipur to Ponnani

Nearest railway stations: Raipur Jn for Raipur, Tirunnavaya for Ponnani.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 11m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
07:26 PMW R S Colony Ph
14h 40m143 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
19h 43m137 stops
07:37 AM+1dPallippuram

1 change · 36h 11m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
07:26 PMW R S Colony Ph
14h 40m143 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 37m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
19h 54m128 stops
07:37 AM+1dPallippuram

1 change · 36h 34m in total

Bilaspur-Chennai Express#12851 · Superfast
10:33 AMW R S Colony Ph
22h 22m167 stops
08:55 AM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 2h 37m wait

West Coast Express#16627 · Express
11:32 AMBasin Bridge Jn
11h 35m111 stops
11:07 PMTanur

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

Raipur to Ponnani: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Raipur to Ponnani is about 1711 km by road, roughly 34.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1711 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,920 · Sedan ₹22,340 · SUV ₹29,240 · Innova / MUV ₹32,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,940
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,880 · AC Seater ₹3,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,740 · AC Sleeper ₹3,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,840
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,740 · Third AC ₹2,430 · Second AC ₹3,450 · First AC ₹4,820

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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