Bathinda to Kovalam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bathinda, Punjab to Kovalam, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3170 km
Approx Duration: 70.4 hrs
Route overview
Bathinda to Kovalam is about 3170 km by road, roughly 70.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Bathinda to Kovalam
About 63h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bathinda. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 396. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 546. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 696. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 793. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 943. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1093. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1189. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1339. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1489. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1585. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1735. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1885. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1981. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2131. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2281. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2378. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2528. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2678. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2774. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2924. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3074. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 96 km (about 1h 56m of driving) — Arrive in Kovalam
By bus: Bathinda to Kovalam
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bathinda. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bathinda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bathinda → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km Takes about 17h 37m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 793). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km Takes about 17h 37m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1585). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km Takes about 17h 37m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2378). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kovalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kovalam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km Takes about 17h 37m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270.
- Arrive in Kovalam
By train: Bathinda to Kovalam
The nearest railway stations are Bhatinda Jn for Bathinda and Trivandrum Central for Kovalam. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 53h 30m in total: Punjab Mail (12138) 11:35 PM Bhatinda Jn to 05:29 AM Delhi H Nizamuddin, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) 11:00 AM Delhi H Nizamuddin to 05:05 AM Trivandrum Central — change at Delhi H Nizamuddin (about 5h 31m wait)
- With one change, 56h 15m in total: Firozpur Mumbai Janata Express (19024) 06:35 AM Bhatinda Jn to 12:24 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 01:25 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar to 02:50 PM Kochuveli — change at Delhi Sadar Bazar (about 1h 1m wait)
- With one change, 56h 55m in total: Firozpur Mumbai Janata Express (19024) 06:35 AM Bhatinda Jn to 12:24 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar, then AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12484) 01:24 PM Delhi Sadar Bazar to 03:30 PM Kochuveli — change at Delhi Sadar Bazar (about 1h wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3170 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,970 · Sedan ₹41,310 · SUV ₹54,040 · Innova / MUV ₹60,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹70,040
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,490 · AC Seater ₹5,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,070 · AC Sleeper ₹7,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,930
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,930 · Economy ₹3,200 · Third AC ₹4,470 · Second AC ₹6,370 · First AC ₹8,910
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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