Chhapra to Pandalam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhapra, Bihar to Pandalam, 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: Chhapra to Pandalam
2637 km · ~56h 44m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chhapra
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.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 440Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 590Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 740Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 879Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1029Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1179Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1319Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1469Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1619Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1758Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1908Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2058Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2198Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2348Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2498Look 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: Chhapra to Pandalam
2637 km · ~58h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chhapra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhapra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chhapra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~879 km
~19h 32m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 879)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pandalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~879 km
~19h 32m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1758)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pandalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Pandalam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~879 km
~19h 32m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Arrive in Pandalam
Pandalam, 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: Chhapra to Pandalam
Nearest railway stations: Chhapra for Chhapra, Cheriyanad for Pandalam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 52h 34m in total
Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 53h 20m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 54h 31m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 57m 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
Chhapra to Pandalam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chhapra to Pandalam is about 2637 km by road, roughly 52.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2637 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,110 · Sedan ₹34,380 · SUV ₹44,980 · Innova / MUV ₹50,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,310
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,900 · AC Seater ₹4,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,220 · AC Sleeper ₹6,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,430
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,670 · Third AC ₹3,720 · Second AC ₹5,300 · First AC ₹7,410
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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