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Dhanbad to Vythiri

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Vythiri, Kerala.

2274 kmDistance
45.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25110
Sedan₹29660
SUV₹38810
Innova / MUV₹43410
Tempo Traveller₹50330
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2500
AC Seater₹4090
Non-AC Sleeper₹3640
AC Sleeper₹5230
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6420
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Train
Sleeper₹1390
Economy₹2300
Third AC₹3210
Second AC₹4580
First AC₹6400
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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: Dhanbad to Vythiri

2274 km · ~49h 29m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhanbad

    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. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 379

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 529

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 679

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

  7. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 758

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 908

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1058

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

  10. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1137

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1287

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1437

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

  13. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1516

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1666

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1816

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

  16. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1895

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2045

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2195

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

  19. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vythiri

    Vythiri, 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: Dhanbad to Vythiri

2274 km · ~50h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Dhanbad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km

    ~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 758)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km

    ~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1516)

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

  6. change point 2 → Vythiri

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~758 km

    ~16h 51m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  7. Arrive in Vythiri

    Vythiri, 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 Vythiri

Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Chemancheri (about 38 km away) for Vythiri.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 51h 36m in total

DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
10:50 AMDhanbad Jn
30h 35m199 stops
05:25 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
07:20 PMVijayawada Jn
19h 6m159 stops
02:26 PM+1dVadakara

1 change · 52h 57m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad)#12321 · Superfast
01:35 AMKalubathan
32h 51m261 stops
10:26 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 28m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
18h 38m128 stops
06:32 AM+1dFerok

1 change · 52h 57m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad)#12321 · Superfast
01:35 AMKalubathan
32h 51m261 stops
10:26 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 17m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
18h 49m119 stops
06:32 AM+1dFerok

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 Vythiri: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhanbad to Vythiri is about 2274 km by road, roughly 45.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2274 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,110 · Sedan ₹29,660 · SUV ₹38,810 · Innova / MUV ₹43,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,330
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,500 · AC Seater ₹4,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,640 · AC Sleeper ₹5,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,390 · Economy ₹2,300 · Third AC ₹3,210 · Second AC ₹4,580 · First AC ₹6,400

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

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