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Chandigarh to Meppadi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chandigarh, Chandigarh to Meppadi, Kerala.

2772 kmDistance
55.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹30590
Sedan₹36140
SUV₹47270
Innova / MUV₹52870
Tempo Traveller₹61280
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3050
AC Seater₹4990
Non-AC Sleeper₹4440
AC Sleeper₹6380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7810
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Train
Sleeper₹1690
Economy₹2800
Third AC₹3910
Second AC₹5570
First AC₹7790
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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: Chandigarh to Meppadi

2772 km · ~60h 6m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chandigarh

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1188

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1338

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1488

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1584

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1734

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1884

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1980

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2130

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2280

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

  19. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2376

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2526

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2676

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

  22. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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: Chandigarh to Meppadi

2772 km · ~61h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chandigarh

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

  2. Chandigarh → 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 Meppadi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km

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

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1848)

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

  6. change point 2 → Meppadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km

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

  7. Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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: Chandigarh to Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Chandigarh, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 50h 5m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
47h389 stops
08:00 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Fast Passenger#56613 · Passenger
09:20 AMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
11:05 AMNilambur Road

1 change · 52h 50m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
47h389 stops
08:00 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 4h 5m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Passenger#56615 · Passenger
12:05 PMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
01:50 PMNilambur Road

1 change · 70h 25m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
48h 43m406 stops
09:43 AM+2dChovvara

Change trains at Chovvara — about 17h 48m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
03:31 AMChovvara
3h 54m27 stops
07:25 AMNilambur Road

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

Chandigarh to Meppadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chandigarh to Meppadi is about 2772 km by road, roughly 55.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2772 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,590 · Sedan ₹36,140 · SUV ₹47,270 · Innova / MUV ₹52,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,280
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,050 · AC Seater ₹4,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,440 · AC Sleeper ₹6,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,690 · Economy ₹2,800 · Third AC ₹3,910 · Second AC ₹5,570 · First AC ₹7,790

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

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