Chandigarh to Meppadi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chandigarh, Chandigarh to Meppadi, 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: Chandigarh to Meppadi
2772 km · ~60h 6m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chandigarh
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.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 396Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 546Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 696Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 792Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 942Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1092Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1188Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1338Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1488Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1584Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1734Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1884Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1980Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2130Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2280Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2376Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2526Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2676Look 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: Chandigarh to Meppadi
2772 km · ~61h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Chandigarh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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.
- change point 2 → Meppadi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km
~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640
- 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
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 52h 50m in total
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 4h 5m wait
1 change · 70h 25m in total
Change trains at Chovvara — about 17h 48m 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
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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