Ara to Edathua
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Edathua, 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: Ara to Edathua
2597 km · ~55h 56m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
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.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 433Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 583Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 733Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 866Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1016Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1166Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1299Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1449Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1731Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1881Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2164Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2314Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2464Look 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: Ara to Edathua
2597 km · ~57h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km
~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 866)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km
~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1731)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Edathua
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~866 km
~19h 15m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, 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: Ara to Edathua
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 52h 22m in total
Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 53h in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 54h 17m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 57m 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
Ara to Edathua: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Edathua is about 2597 km by road, roughly 51.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2597 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,670 · Sedan ₹33,860 · SUV ₹44,300 · Innova / MUV ₹49,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,860 · AC Seater ₹4,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,160 · AC Sleeper ₹5,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,630 · Third AC ₹3,670 · Second AC ₹5,220 · First AC ₹7,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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