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Bettiah to Payyanur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bettiah, Bihar to Payyanur, Kerala.

2471 kmDistance
49.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27280
Sedan₹32220
SUV₹42160
Innova / MUV₹47150
Tempo Traveller₹54660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2720
AC Seater₹4450
Non-AC Sleeper₹3950
AC Sleeper₹5680
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6970
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Train
Sleeper₹1510
Economy₹2500
Third AC₹3490
Second AC₹4970
First AC₹6950
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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: Bettiah to Payyanur

2471 km · ~53h 25m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bettiah

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 824

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 974

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1124

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1236

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1386

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1536

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1647

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1797

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1947

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2059

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2209

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2359

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, Kerala

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: Bettiah to Payyanur

2471 km · ~54h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bettiah

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bettiah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Bettiah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~824 km

    ~18h 19m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 824)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Payyanur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~824 km

    ~18h 19m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1647)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Payyanur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Payyanur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~824 km

    ~18h 19m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  7. Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, 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: Bettiah to Payyanur

Nearest railway stations: Bettiah for Bettiah, Payyanur for Payyanur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 56h 42m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
05:45 PMSagauli Jn
23h 35m170 stops
05:20 PM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 4h 30m wait

NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
09:50 PMItarsi Jn
28h 37m195 stops
02:27 AM+2dElimala

1 change · 58h 21m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
05:45 PMSagauli Jn
35h 36m266 stops
05:21 AM+2dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 6h 33m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
16h 12m101 stops
04:06 AM+1dElimala

1 change · 58h 21m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
05:45 PMSagauli Jn
35h 36m266 stops
05:21 AM+2dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 6h 22m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
16h 23m92 stops
04:06 AM+1dElimala

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

Bettiah to Payyanur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bettiah to Payyanur is about 2471 km by road, roughly 49.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2471 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,280 · Sedan ₹32,220 · SUV ₹42,160 · Innova / MUV ₹47,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,720 · AC Seater ₹4,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,950 · AC Sleeper ₹5,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,510 · Economy ₹2,500 · Third AC ₹3,490 · Second AC ₹4,970 · First AC ₹6,950

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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