Sangli to Punalur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sangli, Maharashtra to Punalur, 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: Sangli to Punalur
1180 km · ~25h 36m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sangli
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.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 787Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 937Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1087Look 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: Sangli to Punalur
1180 km · ~26h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Sangli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sangli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sangli → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~590 km
~13h 7m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- Change buses at a major city (around km 590)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Punalur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Punalur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~590 km
~13h 7m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- Arrive in Punalur
Punalur, 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: Sangli to Punalur
Nearest railway stations: Sangli for Sangli, Punalur for Punalur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 38h 39m in total
Change trains at Kozhikode — about 6h 40m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 5h 8m wait
2 changes · 38h 39m in total
Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 2h 31m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 7h 35m wait
2 changes · 38h 39m in total
Change trains at Ernakulam Jn — about 40m wait
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 9h 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
Sangli to Punalur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Sangli to Punalur is about 1180 km by road, roughly 23.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1180 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,080 · Sedan ₹15,440 · SUV ₹20,210 · Innova / MUV ₹22,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,300 · AC Seater ₹2,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,890 · AC Sleeper ₹2,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,350
- Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,210 · Third AC ₹1,680 · Second AC ₹2,390 · First AC ₹3,330
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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