Valsad to Ponkunnam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Valsad, Gujarat to Ponkunnam, 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: Valsad to Ponkunnam
1682 km · ~36h 18m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Valsad
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.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 421Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 571Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 721Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 841Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 991Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1141Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1262Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1412Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1562Look 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: Valsad to Ponkunnam
1682 km · ~37h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Valsad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Valsad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Valsad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~841 km
~18h 41m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,400
- Change buses at a major city (around km 841)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ponkunnam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ponkunnam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~841 km
~18h 41m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,400
- Arrive in Ponkunnam
Ponkunnam, 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: Valsad to Ponkunnam
Nearest railway stations: Valsad for Valsad, Kottayam for Ponkunnam.
Direct trains
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
Valsad to Ponkunnam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Valsad to Ponkunnam is about 1682 km by road, roughly 33.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1682 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,600 · Sedan ₹21,970 · SUV ₹28,740 · Innova / MUV ₹32,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,300
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,850 · AC Seater ₹3,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,690 · AC Sleeper ₹3,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,710 · Third AC ₹2,380 · Second AC ₹3,390 · First AC ₹4,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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