Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceThiruvananthapuram sits at the far southern tip of Kerala, and almost everything its shops and factories use arrives by road from other states. From Pune, that means a run of about 1,500 km, usually within 2 - 3 days in a truck. It is one of the longer routes we book out of Maharashtra, and it pays to plan it carefully.
Trip fares
| Truck | Load capacity | Pune to Thiruvananthapuram fare |
| Tata Ace | Up to 1,100 kg | Rs.41,500 - Rs.46,000 |
| 14ft Eicher | 3.5 ton | Rs.49,600 - Rs.55,600 |
| 20ft truck | 6.5 ton | Rs.65,500 - Rs.71,500 |
| 32ft container | 7-8 ton | Rs.89,500 - Rs.94,000 |
| 32ft container | 16 ton | Rs.1,17,000 - Rs.1,27,500 |
Toll is included in all fares. Put your exact pickup and delivery points into the freight calculator for the confirmed figure.
Which way the truck goes
Trucks leave Pune on NH-48 through Satara and Kolhapur to Belagavi. From there, drivers choose one of two routes. The inland route runs through Hubballi and Bangalore, then Salem, Coimbatore and the Palakkad gap into Kerala. The coastal route drops to the sea at Goa and follows NH-66 through Mangalore, Kozhikode and Kochi.
In the monsoon, from June to September, the inland route is safer. The coastal road has ghat sections that flood or see landslides, and Kerala's own stretch of NH-66 is slow in heavy rain. We tell you at booking which route the truck will take.
What Pune sends south
Auto components and engineering goods from Chakan, Bhosari and Ranjangaon go to dealers and service networks across Kerala. Electrical equipment and cables from Pune manufacturers supply Thiruvananthapuram's contractors and government projects. FMCG and consumer durables from plants around Pune restock Kerala distributors.
Thiruvananthapuram's demand is broader than its size suggests. As the state capital, it has a large public sector and construction market, Technopark's IT campuses need equipment and fit-out material, and the Vizhinjam port area is drawing new warehousing and project cargo.
Planning a trip this long
The most common mistake is promising a delivery date without buffer. A single driver team covers 450 to 500 km a day on these roads, so plan for 2 - 3 days and keep some buffer when you tell your consignee a date.
Kerala's border checks, at Walayar on the inland route or Talapady on the coast, look closely at e-way bills. A wrong vehicle number or GSTIN holds the truck until it is corrected. Check both before dispatch.
For loads above 5 ton, a 20ft truck or container is usually cheaper per ton than two smaller trucks. See the truck size guide for body sizes.
Truck availability on this route
Getting a truck in Pune is rarely the problem. Getting one that will go all the way to the southern tip of Kerala sometimes is, because drivers know return loads from Thiruvananthapuram are thinner than from Kochi or Bangalore. Give us 2 days' notice for 20ft trucks and containers. Tata Ace and 14ft trucks usually report within a day.
If your consignee has flexibility on the delivery day, tell us. A truck that can wait half a day for a return load in Kerala often comes at the lower end of the fare range.
Packing for 1,500 km
Long trips mean more braking, more turns and more hours of vibration. Cartons stacked more than 6 high tend to crush at the bottom by day three. Use pallets for heavy machine parts, and shrink-wrap mixed cartons so they travel as one block.
Pickup areas in Pune and drop areas in Thiruvananthapuram
We load across Chakan, Talegaon, Bhosari, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Ranjangaon, Shirwal, Hadapsar and Kurkumbh. In Thiruvananthapuram, common drops are Kazhakkoottam, Kochuveli industrial estate, Pappanamcode, Balaramapuram and the Vizhinjam area. Deliveries further south, toward Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, can be added at booking.
Payment
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
See hire truck in Pune for other routes from the city and hire truck in Thiruvananthapuram for return loads. Closed-body options are on our container truck page.
Pune to Thiruvananthapuram: shipper questions
How long does a truck take from Pune to Thiruvananthapuram?
Usually 2 - 3 days for about 1,500 km. Keep some buffer when you promise a date to your consignee, especially in the monsoon.
What does a 14ft truck cost on this route?
Rs.49,600 to Rs.55,600, toll included. The 14ft Eicher carries up to 3.5 ton.
Does the truck go via Bangalore or along the coast?
It depends on the season and road conditions. From June to September, we usually route through Bangalore and Coimbatore to avoid ghat closures on the coast.
Is toll included in the fare?
Yes. All toll on either route is part of the trip fare.
Do you deliver near Vizhinjam port?
Yes. Give the exact site address at booking. Some project sites have fixed gate timings.
Which documents does the driver carry?
Tax invoice and e-way bill. Kerala checks these closely at the state border.
Can I send auto parts in a Tata Ace?
Yes, up to 1,100 kg. For this distance, check whether a 14ft truck makes more sense for your load.
How do I pay?
Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, and the balance at delivery before unloading. NEFT, IMPS, UPI and cards are accepted.
Can you deliver to Nagercoil on the same trip?
Yes, if it is the same consignment. Tell us at booking so the fare covers the extra distance.
Can I track the truck?
Yes. GPS tracking is live for the whole trip.
