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Darbhanga to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darbhanga, Bihar to Koduvayur, Kerala.

2571 kmDistance
51.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28380
Sedan₹33520
SUV₹43860
Innova / MUV₹49050
Tempo Traveller₹56860
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2830
AC Seater₹4630
Non-AC Sleeper₹4110
AC Sleeper₹5910
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7250
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Train
Sleeper₹1570
Economy₹2600
Third AC₹3630
Second AC₹5170
First AC₹7230
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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: Darbhanga to Koduvayur

2571 km · ~55h 25m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Darbhanga

    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. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 429

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 579

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 729

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

  7. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 857

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1007

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1157

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

  10. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1286

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1436

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1586

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

  13. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1714

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1864

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2014

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

  16. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2143

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2293

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2443

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

  19. 129 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Darbhanga to Koduvayur

2571 km · ~57h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Darbhanga

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

  2. Darbhanga → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~857 km

    ~19h 3m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 857)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~857 km

    ~19h 3m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1714)

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

  6. change point 2 → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~857 km

    ~19h 3m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  7. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Darbhanga to Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Darbhanga Jn for Darbhanga, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 54h 2m in total

Darbhanga-Puri Weekly Express#18420 · Express
07:00 AMDarbhanga Jn
12h 35m77 stops
07:35 PMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 6h 10m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
01:45 AMKharagpur Jn
35h 17m306 stops
01:02 PM+1dMankarai

1 change · 54h 26m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Karmabhoomi Exp#12545 · Superfast
08:35 PMDarbhanga Jn
21h 25m188 stops
06:00 PM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 10m wait

Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
07:10 PMItarsi Jn
31h 51m235 stops
03:01 AM+2dMankarai

1 change · 54h 54m in total

Ganga Sagar Express#13186 · Express
05:15 PMSakri Jn
8h 37m52 stops
01:52 AM+1dKalipahari

Change trains at Kalipahari — about 6h 58m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
08:50 AMKalipahari
39h 19m359 stops
12:09 AM+2dMankarai

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

Darbhanga to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Darbhanga to Koduvayur is about 2571 km by road, roughly 51.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2571 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,380 · Sedan ₹33,520 · SUV ₹43,860 · Innova / MUV ₹49,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,860
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,830 · AC Seater ₹4,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,110 · AC Sleeper ₹5,910 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,570 · Economy ₹2,600 · Third AC ₹3,630 · Second AC ₹5,170 · First AC ₹7,230

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

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