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Erode to Payyanur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Payyanur, Kerala.

374 kmDistance
7.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4210
Sedan₹4960
SUV₹6510
Innova / MUV₹7310
Tempo Traveller₹8530
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹410
AC Seater₹670
Non-AC Sleeper₹600
AC Sleeper₹860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1100
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Train
Sleeper₹250
Economy₹400
Third AC₹550
Second AC₹780
First AC₹1080
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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: Erode to Payyanur

374 km · ~8h 9m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Erode

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Bandipur

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Mattanur

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, 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: Erode to Payyanur

374 km · ~8h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Erode

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

  2. Erode → Payyanur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~374 km

    ~8h 19m|Tentative fare ₹410–₹1,100

    Usual tea / meal halts: Bandipur (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, 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: Erode to Payyanur

Nearest railway stations: Erode Jn for Erode, Payyanur for Payyanur.

Direct trains

Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
02:10 AMErode Jn
8h 1m65 stops
10:11 AMPayyanur
Navyug Express#16688 · Express
08:20 AMErode Jn
7h 30m69 stops
03:50 PMPayyanur
West Coast Express#16627 · Express
06:10 PMErode Jn
7h 59m69 stops
02:09 AM+1dPayyanur
Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
08:10 PMErode Jn
7h 25m65 stops
03:35 AM+1dPayyanur
Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
10:45 PMErode Jn
8h 4m65 stops
06:49 AM+1dPayyanur

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

Erode to Payyanur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Payyanur is about 374 km by road, roughly 7.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ooty and Wayanad.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 374 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,210 · Sedan ₹4,960 · SUV ₹6,510 · Innova / MUV ₹7,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,530
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹410 · AC Seater ₹670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹600 · AC Sleeper ₹860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹550 · Second AC ₹780 · First AC ₹1,080

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

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