Dindigul to Edathua
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 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: Dindigul to Edathua
260 km · ~5h 32m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dindigul
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near IdukkiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Dindigul to Edathua
260 km · ~5h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dindigul
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dindigul. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dindigul → Edathua
AC Seater / Volvo · ~260 km
~5h 47m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Kuttikkanam (~170 km)
- 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: Dindigul to Edathua
Nearest railway stations: Dindigul Jn for Dindigul, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 10h in total
Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 50m wait
1 change · 10h 50m in total
Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 11h 2m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 40m 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
Dindigul to Edathua: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dindigul to Edathua is about 260 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Idukki.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 260 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,960 · Sedan ₹3,480 · SUV ₹4,570 · Innova / MUV ₹5,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,020
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹780
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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