Thane to Punalur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thane, 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: Thane to Punalur
1575 km · ~34h 10m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thane
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.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 788Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 938Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1088Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1181Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1331Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1481Look 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: Thane to Punalur
1575 km · ~35h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thane
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thane. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thane → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 788)
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) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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: Thane to Punalur
Nearest railway stations: Thane for Thane, Punalur for Punalur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 27h 30m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 2h 57m wait
1 change · 29h 40m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 5h 7m wait
1 change · 30h 56m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 4h 15m 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
Thane to Punalur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thane to Punalur is about 1575 km by road, roughly 31.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1575 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,430 · Sedan ₹20,580 · SUV ₹26,930 · Innova / MUV ₹30,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,950
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,520 · AC Sleeper ₹3,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,460
- Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,610 · Third AC ₹2,240 · Second AC ₹3,180 · First AC ₹4,440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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