Ara to Koduvayur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur
2416 km · ~52h 19m · About 48h 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.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 403Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 703Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 805Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 955Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1105Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1208Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1358Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1508Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1611Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1761Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1911Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2013Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2163Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2313Look 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 Koduvayur
2416 km · ~53h 39m · 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) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 805)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1611)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Koduvayur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Arrive in Koduvayur
Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Palakkad for Koduvayur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 47h 47m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 47h 52m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 48h 22m in total
Change trains at Naini — about 49m 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 Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Koduvayur is about 2416 km by road, roughly 48.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2416 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,680 · Sedan ₹31,510 · SUV ₹41,220 · Innova / MUV ₹46,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,450
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,660 · AC Seater ₹4,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,870 · AC Sleeper ₹5,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,480 · Economy ₹2,450 · Third AC ₹3,410 · Second AC ₹4,860 · First AC ₹6,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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