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Durg to Meppadi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Durg, Chhattisgarh to Meppadi, Kerala.

1562 kmDistance
31.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17280
Sedan₹20410
SUV₹26700
Innova / MUV₹29880
Tempo Traveller₹34660
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1720
AC Seater₹2810
Non-AC Sleeper₹2500
AC Sleeper₹3590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4420
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Train
Sleeper₹970
Economy₹1590
Third AC₹2220
Second AC₹3150
First AC₹4400
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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: Durg to Meppadi

1562 km · ~33h 54m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Durg

    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. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 391

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 541

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 691

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

  7. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 781

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 931

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1081

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

  10. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1172

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1322

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1472

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

  13. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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: Durg to Meppadi

1562 km · ~34h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Durg

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Durg. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Durg → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 781)

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

  4. change point 1 → Meppadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km

    ~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  5. Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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: Durg to Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Durg for Durg, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 3m in total

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
11:47 PMKumhari
34h 33m287 stops
10:20 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Passenger#56615 · Passenger
12:05 PMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
01:50 PMNilambur Road

1 change · 44h 59m in total

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
10:26 AMKumhari
32h 54m247 stops
07:20 PM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 10h 3m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
05:23 AMVallathol Nagar
2h 2m12 stops
07:25 AMNilambur Road

1 change · 44h 59m in total

Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
10:26 AMKumhari
32h 55m243 stops
07:21 PM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 10h 2m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
05:23 AMVallathol Nagar
2h 2m12 stops
07:25 AMNilambur Road

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

Durg to Meppadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Durg to Meppadi is about 1562 km by road, roughly 31.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1562 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,280 · Sedan ₹20,410 · SUV ₹26,700 · Innova / MUV ₹29,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹34,660
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,720 · AC Seater ₹2,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,500 · AC Sleeper ₹3,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,590 · Third AC ₹2,220 · Second AC ₹3,150 · First AC ₹4,400

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

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