Ayodhya to Vaikom
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Vaikom, 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: Ayodhya to Vaikom
2588 km · ~55h 46m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ayodhya
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.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 431Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 863Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1013Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1163Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1294Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1444Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1594Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1725Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1875Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2025Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2157Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2307Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2457Look 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: Ayodhya to Vaikom
2588 km · ~57h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ayodhya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ayodhya → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km
~19h 11m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 863)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaikom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km
~19h 11m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1725)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaikom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Vaikom
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km
~19h 11m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470
- Arrive in Vaikom
Vaikom, 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: Ayodhya to Vaikom
Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Vaikam Road for Vaikom.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 59h 5m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 6h 45m wait
1 change · 59h 23m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 1h 38m wait
1 change · 59h 55m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 7h 31m 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
Ayodhya to Vaikom: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ayodhya to Vaikom is about 2588 km by road, roughly 51.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2588 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,570 · Sedan ₹33,740 · SUV ₹44,150 · Innova / MUV ₹49,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,850 · AC Seater ₹4,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,140 · AC Sleeper ₹5,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,620 · Third AC ₹3,650 · Second AC ₹5,210 · First AC ₹7,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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