Darjeeling to Edathua
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal to Edathua, 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: Darjeeling to Edathua
3020 km · ~65h 4m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Darjeeling
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.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 431Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 863Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1013Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1163Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1294Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1444Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1594Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1726Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1876Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2026Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2157Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2307Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2457Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2589Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2889Look 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: Darjeeling to Edathua
3020 km · ~67h 8m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darjeeling → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~755 km
~16h 47m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 755)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~755 km
~16h 47m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1510)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~755 km
~16h 47m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2265)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Edathua
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~755 km
~16h 47m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, 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: Darjeeling to Edathua
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Darjeeling to Edathua: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darjeeling to Edathua is about 3020 km by road, roughly 60.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3020 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,320 · Sedan ₹39,360 · SUV ₹51,490 · Innova / MUV ₹57,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,740
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,320 · AC Seater ₹5,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,830 · AC Sleeper ₹6,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,510
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,840 · Economy ₹3,050 · Third AC ₹4,260 · Second AC ₹6,070 · First AC ₹8,490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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