Ara to Thodupuzha
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Thodupuzha, 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 Thodupuzha
2512 km · ~54h 14m · About 50h 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.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 419Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 569Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 719Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 837Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 987Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1137Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1256Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1406Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1556Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1675Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1825Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1975Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2093Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2243Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2393Look 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 Thodupuzha
2512 km · ~55h 48m · 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) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 837)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thodupuzha. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1675)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thodupuzha. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Thodupuzha
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Arrive in Thodupuzha
Thodupuzha, 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 Thodupuzha
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Ernakulam Jn (about 48 km away) for Thodupuzha.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 50h 41m in total
Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 51h 7m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 51h 7m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 50m 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 Thodupuzha: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Thodupuzha is about 2512 km by road, roughly 50.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2512 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,730 · Sedan ₹32,760 · SUV ₹42,850 · Innova / MUV ₹47,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,760 · AC Seater ₹4,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,020 · AC Sleeper ₹5,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,540 · Economy ₹2,540 · Third AC ₹3,550 · Second AC ₹5,050 · First AC ₹7,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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