Bankura to Vaikom
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bankura, West Bengal 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: Bankura to Vaikom
2444 km · ~52h 53m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bankura
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.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 407Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 557Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 707Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 815Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 965Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1115Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1222Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1372Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1522Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1629Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1779Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2037Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2187Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2337Look 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: Bankura to Vaikom
2444 km · ~54h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bankura
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bankura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bankura → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~815 km
~18h 7m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330
- Change buses at a major city (around km 815)
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) · ~815 km
~18h 7m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1629)
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) · ~815 km
~18h 7m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,330
- 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: Bankura to Vaikom
Nearest railway stations: Bankura for Bankura, Vaikam Road for Vaikom.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 40h 49m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 57m wait
1 change · 41h 14m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 57m wait
1 change · 41h 14m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 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
Bankura to Vaikom: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bankura to Vaikom is about 2444 km by road, roughly 48.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2444 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,980 · Sedan ₹31,870 · SUV ₹41,700 · Innova / MUV ₹46,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,070
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,690 · AC Seater ₹4,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,910 · AC Sleeper ₹5,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,470 · Third AC ₹3,450 · Second AC ₹4,920 · First AC ₹6,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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