KSRTC Bus Stand Punalur

KSRTC Bus Stand Punalur is a major depot operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) in the Kollam district. Strategically located near the Kollam–Shencottai Highway (NH 744), this depot serves as the gateway to Kerala’s high ranges and an important junction for both intra-state and inter-state bus services.

The Punalur KSRTC depot operates a variety of services including Ordinary, Limited Stop, Fast Passenger, Superfast, and KSRTC Swift buses to key destinations such as Kollam, Pathanapuram, Thenmala, Aryankavu, Kottarakkara, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tenkasi.

As one of the easternmost KSRTC depots in the state, Punalur also connects Kerala with Tamil Nadu towns like Tenkasi, Madurai, and Tirunelveli, making it a vital point for inter-state travelers. The depot’s location near Thenmala Eco-Tourism Zone and Palaruvi Waterfalls makes it a convenient base for nature lovers and tourists exploring the Western Ghats.

• Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Bus Operations: 24×7 (based on schedules)

🚌 Popular KSRTC Routes from Punalur:

• Punalur → Kollam

• Punalur → Thenmala

• Punalur → Aryankavu

• Punalur → Pathanapuram

• Punalur → Kottarakkara

• Punalur → Thiruvananthapuram

• Punalur → Tenkasi (TN)

• Punalur → Madurai (TN)

• Punalur → Ernakulam

• Punalur → Pathanamthitta