Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) to Thekkady
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh to Thekkady, 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: Bilaspur to Thekkady
3145 km · ~67h 34m · About 63h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bilaspur
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.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 449Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 749Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 899Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1049Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1199Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1348Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1498Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1648Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1797Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1947Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2097Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2246Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2396Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2546Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2696Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2846Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2996Look 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: Bilaspur to Thekkady
3145 km · ~69h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bilaspur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bilaspur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bilaspur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 786)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thekkady. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1573)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thekkady. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2359)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thekkady. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Thekkady
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Arrive in Thekkady
Thekkady, 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: Bilaspur to Thekkady
Nearest railway stations: Kiratpur Sahib for Bilaspur, Rajapalayam (about 44 km away) for Thekkady.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 61h 10m in total
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 1h 19m wait
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 2h 32m wait
2 changes · 61h 10m in total
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 1h 19m wait
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 2h 32m 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
Bilaspur to Thekkady: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bilaspur to Thekkady is about 3145 km by road, roughly 62.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3145 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,700 · Sedan ₹40,990 · SUV ₹53,620 · Innova / MUV ₹59,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,460 · AC Seater ₹5,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,030 · AC Sleeper ₹7,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,920 · Economy ₹3,180 · Third AC ₹4,430 · Second AC ₹6,320 · First AC ₹8,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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