Dhanbad to Pizhala
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Pizhala, 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 Pizhala
2432 km · ~52h 38m · About 49h 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.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 405Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 705Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 811Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 961Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1111Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1216Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1366Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1516Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1621Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1771Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1921Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2027Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2177Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2327Look 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 Pizhala
2432 km · ~54h 3m · 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) · ~811 km
~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 811)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pizhala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km
~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1621)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pizhala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Pizhala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km
~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Arrive in Pizhala
Pizhala, 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 Pizhala
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Edappally for Pizhala.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 44h 50m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 47h 27m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 5h 11m wait
1 change · 47h 54m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 1h 38m 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 Pizhala: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Pizhala is about 2432 km by road, roughly 48.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2432 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,850 · Sedan ₹31,720 · SUV ₹41,490 · Innova / MUV ₹46,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,800
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,680 · AC Seater ₹4,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,890 · AC Sleeper ₹5,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,490 · Economy ₹2,460 · Third AC ₹3,430 · Second AC ₹4,890 · First AC ₹6,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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