Chitradurga to Palolem
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chitradurga, Karnataka to Palolem, Goa.
Approx Distance: 352 km
Approx Duration: 7.8 hrs
Route overview
Chitradurga to Palolem is about 352 km by road, roughly 7.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Chitradurga to Palolem
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chitradurga. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Hirekerur. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Karwar. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 52 km (about 1h 2m of driving) — Arrive in Palolem
By bus: Chitradurga to Palolem
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chitradurga. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chitradurga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chitradurga → Palolem. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~352 km Takes about 7h 49m. Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,040. Usual tea/meal halts: Haveri (~170 km).
- Arrive in Palolem
By train: Chitradurga to Palolem
The nearest railway stations are Chitradurg for Chitradurga and Cancona for Palolem. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 28h 5m in total: Bangalore Passenger (56910) 07:50 PM Bellenahalli to 04:41 AM Yesvantpur Jn, then Yesvantpur - Karwar Express (16515) 07:30 AM Yesvantpur Jn to 05:45 PM Mangalore Jn, then Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express (12287) 08:40 PM Mangalore Jn to 11:55 PM Balli — change at Yesvantpur Jn (about 2h 49m wait) and Mangalore Jn (about 2h 55m wait)
- With two changes, 28h 22m in total: Bangalore Passenger (56910) 07:50 PM Bellenahalli to 04:41 AM Yesvantpur Jn, then Yesvantpur - Karwar Express (16515) 07:30 AM Yesvantpur Jn to 07:20 PM Udupi, then KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12217) 09:50 PM Udupi to 12:12 AM Balli — change at Yesvantpur Jn (about 2h 49m wait) and Udupi (about 2h 30m wait)
- With two changes, 35h 2m in total: Bangalore Passenger (56910) 07:50 PM Bellenahalli to 05:15 AM Bangalore City Jn, then Bangalore City - Ernakulam Intercity SF Express (12677) 06:15 AM Bangalore City Jn to 02:54 PM Vallathol Nagar, then ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto (12224) 10:51 PM Vallathol Nagar to 06:52 AM Balli — change at Bangalore City Jn (about 1h wait) and Vallathol Nagar (about 7h 57m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 352 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,970 · Sedan ₹4,680 · SUV ₹6,130 · Innova / MUV ₹6,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,040
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,040
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹730 · First AC ₹1,020
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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