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Secunderabad to Punalur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Secunderabad, Telangana to Punalur, Kerala.

1237 kmDistance
24.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹13710
Sedan₹16180
SUV₹21180
Innova / MUV₹23700
Tempo Traveller₹27510
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1360
AC Seater₹2230
Non-AC Sleeper₹1980
AC Sleeper₹2850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3510
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Train
Sleeper₹770
Economy₹1270
Third AC₹1760
Second AC₹2500
First AC₹3490
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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: Secunderabad to Punalur

1237 km · ~26h 44m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Secunderabad

    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. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 825

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 975

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1125

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Punalur

    Punalur, 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: Secunderabad to Punalur

1237 km · ~27h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Secunderabad

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

  2. Secunderabad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~619 km

    ~13h 45m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 619)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Punalur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~619 km

    ~13h 45m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780

  5. 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: Secunderabad to Punalur

Nearest railway stations: Secunderabad Jn for Secunderabad, Punalur for Punalur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 43h 55m in total

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
12:00 PMHyderabad Deccan
29h 25m214 stops
05:25 PM+1dKollam Jn

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 13h 5m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56332 · Passenger
06:30 AMKollam Jn
1h 25m8 stops
07:55 AMPunalur

1 change · 46h 5m in total

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
12:00 PMHyderabad Deccan
29h 25m214 stops
05:25 PM+1dKollam Jn

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 15h 15m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56334 · Passenger
08:40 AMKollam Jn
1h 25m8 stops
10:05 AMPunalur

1 change · 48h 25m in total

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
12:00 PMHyderabad Deccan
29h 25m214 stops
05:25 PM+1dKollam Jn

Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 17h 35m wait

Kollam Punalur Passenger#56336 · Passenger
11:00 AMKollam Jn
1h 25m8 stops
12:25 PMPunalur

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

Secunderabad to Punalur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Secunderabad to Punalur is about 1237 km by road, roughly 24.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1237 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,710 · Sedan ₹16,180 · SUV ₹21,180 · Innova / MUV ₹23,700 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,510
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,360 · AC Seater ₹2,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,980 · AC Sleeper ₹2,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,510
  • Train: Sleeper ₹770 · Economy ₹1,270 · Third AC ₹1,760 · Second AC ₹2,500 · First AC ₹3,490

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

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