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Bhadrak to Nilakkal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhadrak, Odisha to Nilakkal, Kerala.

2146 kmDistance

42.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹23710

Sedan₹28000

SUV₹36630

Innova / MUV₹40970

Tempo Traveller₹47510

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2360

AC Seater₹3860

Non-AC Sleeper₹3430

AC Sleeper₹4940

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6060

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Train

Sleeper₹1320

Economy₹2180

Third AC₹3030

Second AC₹4320

First AC₹6040

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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.

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By Car: Bhadrak to Nilakkal

2146 km · ~46h 15m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Bhadrak
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 858
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1008
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1158
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1288
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1438
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1588
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1717
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1867
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2017
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, Kerala
Hotels in Nilakkal

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: Bhadrak to Nilakkal

2146 km · ~47h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Bhadrak
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhadrak. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Bhadrak → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km
~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
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Change buses at a major city (around km 715)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nilakkal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km
~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
Search buses Bhadrak to Nilakkal
Change buses at a major city (around km 1431)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nilakkal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Nilakkal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~715 km
~15h 53m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
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Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, Kerala
Hotels in Nilakkal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Bhadrak to Nilakkal

Nearest railway stations: Bhadrakh for Bhadrak, Chengannur (about 43 km away) for Nilakkal.

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast

04:22 AMBhadrakh

37h 12m318 stops

05:34 PM^+1dChengannur

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast

05:25 AMBhadrakh

38h 24m374 stops

07:49 PM^+1dChengannur

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express

03:24 PMBhadrakh

36h 59m338 stops

04:23 AM^+2dChengannur

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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