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Chandrapur to Nilakkal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chandrapur, Maharashtra to Nilakkal, Kerala.

1563 kmDistance
31.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17290
Sedan₹20420
SUV₹26720
Innova / MUV₹29900
Tempo Traveller₹34690
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1720
AC Seater₹2810
Non-AC Sleeper₹2500
AC Sleeper₹3590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4430
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Train
Sleeper₹970
Economy₹1590
Third AC₹2220
Second AC₹3160
First AC₹4410
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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: Chandrapur to Nilakkal

1563 km · ~33h 56m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chandrapur

    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. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 391

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 541

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 691

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

  7. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 782

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 932

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1082

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

  10. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1172

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1322

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1472

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

  13. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Nilakkal

    Nilakkal, 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: Chandrapur to Nilakkal

1563 km · ~34h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chandrapur

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

  2. Chandrapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km

    ~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 782)

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

  4. change point 1 → Nilakkal

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~782 km

    ~17h 23m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  5. Arrive in Nilakkal

    Nilakkal, 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: Chandrapur to Nilakkal

Nearest railway stations: Chandrapur for Chandrapur, Chengannur (about 43 km away) for Nilakkal.

Direct trains

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
07:18 AMChandrapur
28h 25m226 stops
11:43 AM+1dChengannur
Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
08:35 AMBalharshah
30h 24m262 stops
02:59 PM+1dChengannur
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
11:20 AMChandrapur
28h 58m225 stops
04:18 PM+1dChengannur

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

Chandrapur to Nilakkal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chandrapur to Nilakkal is about 1563 km by road, roughly 31.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1563 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,290 · Sedan ₹20,420 · SUV ₹26,720 · Innova / MUV ₹29,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,690
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,720 · AC Seater ₹2,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,500 · AC Sleeper ₹3,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,430
  • Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,590 · Third AC ₹2,220 · Second AC ₹3,160 · First AC ₹4,410

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

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