Chaibasa to Koduvayur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chaibasa, Jharkhand to Koduvayur, 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: Chaibasa to Koduvayur
2135 km · ~46h 2m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chaibasa
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.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 427Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 577Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 727Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 854Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1004Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1154Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1281Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1431Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1708Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1858Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2008Look 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: Chaibasa to Koduvayur
2135 km · ~47h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chaibasa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chaibasa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chaibasa → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~712 km
~15h 49m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Change buses at a major city (around km 712)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~712 km
~15h 49m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1423)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Koduvayur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~712 km
~15h 49m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Arrive in Koduvayur
Koduvayur, 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: Chaibasa to Koduvayur
Nearest railway stations: Barabambo for Chaibasa, Palakkad for Koduvayur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 39h 1m in total
Change trains at Tirupati Main — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 41h 22m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 41h 27m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m 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
Chaibasa to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chaibasa to Koduvayur is about 2135 km by road, roughly 42.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2135 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,590 · Sedan ₹27,860 · SUV ₹36,450 · Innova / MUV ₹40,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,350 · AC Seater ₹3,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,420 · AC Sleeper ₹4,910 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,310 · Economy ₹2,170 · Third AC ₹3,020 · Second AC ₹4,300 · First AC ₹6,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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