Wayanad to Lonavala
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Wayanad, Kerala to Lonavala, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1098 km
Approx Duration: 24.4 hrs
Route overview
Wayanad to Lonavala is about 1098 km by road, roughly 24.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Wayanad to Lonavala
About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Wayanad. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 366. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 516. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 666. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 732. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 882. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1032. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 66 km (about 1h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Lonavala
By bus: Wayanad to Lonavala
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Wayanad. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Wayanad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Wayanad → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~549 km Takes about 12h 12m. Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,590.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 549). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lonavala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Lonavala. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~549 km Takes about 12h 12m. Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,590.
- Arrive in Lonavala
By train: Wayanad to Lonavala
The nearest railway stations are Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad and Lonavala for Lonavala. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 18h 58m in total: ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto (12224) 12:06 AM West Hill to 02:11 PM Diva, then Pragati Superfast Express (12125) 05:07 PM Diva to 07:04 PM Vadgaon — change at Diva (about 2h 56m wait)
- With one change, 19h 34m in total: ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto (12224) 12:06 AM West Hill to 02:11 PM Diva, then Deccan Queen SF Express (12123) 05:46 PM Diva to 07:40 PM Vadgaon — change at Diva (about 3h 35m wait)
- With one change, 22h 45m in total: ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 02:29 AM West Hill to 07:13 PM Kopar Road, then Lokmanya Tilak (T)-Secunderabad AC Duronto Express (12219) 11:34 PM Kopar Road to 01:14 AM Vadgaon — change at Kopar Road (about 4h 21m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1098 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,180 · Sedan ₹14,370 · SUV ₹18,820 · Innova / MUV ₹21,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,460
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,210 · AC Seater ₹1,980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,760 · AC Sleeper ₹2,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,120
- Train: Sleeper ₹690 · Economy ₹1,130 · Third AC ₹1,570 · Second AC ₹2,230 · First AC ₹3,100
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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