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Bhavnagar to Idukki

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Idukki, Kerala.

1848 kmDistance
37 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20430
Sedan₹24120
SUV₹31570
Innova / MUV₹35310
Tempo Traveller₹40960
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2030
AC Seater₹3330
Non-AC Sleeper₹2960
AC Sleeper₹4250
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5220
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Train
Sleeper₹1140
Economy₹1880
Third AC₹2620
Second AC₹3730
First AC₹5200
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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: Bhavnagar to Idukki

1848 km · ~40h 18m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhavnagar

    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. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 370

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 520

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 670

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

  7. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 739

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 889

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1039

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

  10. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1109

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1259

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1409

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

  13. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1478

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1628

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1778

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

  16. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Idukki

    Idukki, 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: Bhavnagar to Idukki

1848 km · ~41h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bhavnagar

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

  2. Bhavnagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km

    ~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 924)

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

  4. change point 1 → Idukki

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km

    ~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  5. Arrive in Idukki

    Idukki, 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: Bhavnagar to Idukki

Nearest railway stations: Bhavnagar Terminus for Bhavnagar, Ernakulam Jn (about 77 km away) for Idukki.

Direct trains

BHAVNAGAR - KOCHUVELI Exp#19260 · Express
05:25 AMBhavnagar Terminus
40h 23m292 stops
09:48 PM+1dChovvara

Other options with a change

1 change · 37h 40m in total

Bhavnagar Bandra Express#12972 · Superfast
08:30 PMBhavnagar Terminus
3h 17m23 stops
11:47 PMLakhtar

Change trains at Lakhtar — about 55m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
12:42 AMLakhtar
33h 28m249 stops
10:10 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 37h 40m in total

Bhavnagar Bandra Express#12972 · Superfast
08:30 PMBhavnagar Terminus
8h 44m67 stops
05:14 AM+1dAnkleshwar Jn

Change trains at Ankleshwar Jn — about 41m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
05:55 AMAnkleshwar Jn
28h 15m218 stops
10:10 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 37h 51m in total

Bhavnagar Bandra Express#12972 · Superfast
08:30 PMBhavnagar Terminus
12h 53m108 stops
09:23 AM+1dVirar

Change trains at Virar — about 1h 31m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
10:54 AMVirar
23h 27m165 stops
10:21 AM+1dAluva

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

Bhavnagar to Idukki: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhavnagar to Idukki is about 1848 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1848 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,430 · Sedan ₹24,120 · SUV ₹31,570 · Innova / MUV ₹35,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,960
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · AC Sleeper ₹4,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,620 · Second AC ₹3,730 · First AC ₹5,200

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

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