Dhanbad to Koduvayur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Koduvayur, 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: Dhanbad to Koduvayur
2328 km · ~50h 34m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
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.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 388Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 688Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 776Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 926Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1076Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1164Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1314Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1552Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1702Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1852Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1940Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2090Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2240Look 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: Dhanbad to Koduvayur
2328 km · ~51h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhanbad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanbad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Change buses at a major city (around km 776)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1552)
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.
- change point 2 → Koduvayur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- 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: Dhanbad to Koduvayur
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Palakkad for Koduvayur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 42h 34m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 44h 41m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 1h 38m wait
1 change · 45h 11m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 5h 11m 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
Dhanbad to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Koduvayur is about 2328 km by road, roughly 46.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2328 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,710 · Sedan ₹30,360 · SUV ₹39,730 · Innova / MUV ₹44,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,560 · AC Seater ₹4,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,690 · First AC ₹6,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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