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Haldia to Thekkady

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haldia, West Bengal to Thekkady, Kerala.

2354 kmDistance
47.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25990
Sedan₹30700
SUV₹40170
Innova / MUV₹44930
Tempo Traveller₹52090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2590
AC Seater₹4240
Non-AC Sleeper₹3770
AC Sleeper₹5410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6640
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Train
Sleeper₹1440
Economy₹2380
Third AC₹3330
Second AC₹4740
First AC₹6620
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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: Haldia to Thekkady

2354 km · ~51h 5m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Haldia

    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. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

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

  7. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 785

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 935

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1085

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

  10. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1177

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1327

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1477

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

  13. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1569

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1719

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1869

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

  16. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1962

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2112

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2262

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

  19. 92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thekkady

    Thekkady, 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: Haldia to Thekkady

2354 km · ~52h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Haldia

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

  2. Haldia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 785)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1569)

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

  6. change point 2 → Thekkady

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  7. Arrive in Thekkady

    Thekkady, 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: Haldia to Thekkady

Nearest railway stations: Haldia for Haldia, Rajapalayam (about 44 km away) for Thekkady.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 42h 54m in total

Sangrami Expres#12756 · Superfast
11:30 AMHaldia
21h196 stops
08:30 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 20m wait

D H NIZAMUDDIN - KANYAKUMARI Thirukkural Exp#12642 · Superfast
10:50 AMVijayawada Jn
7h 15m79 stops
06:05 PMChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 2h wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - SENGOTTAI Pothigai SF Exp#12661 · Superfast
08:05 PMChennai Egmore
10h 19m103 stops
06:24 AM+1dRajapalayam

2 changes · 42h 54m in total

Sangrami Expres#12756 · Superfast
11:30 AMHaldia
21h196 stops
08:30 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 20m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12652 · Sampark Kranti
10:50 AMVijayawada Jn
7h 25m79 stops
06:15 PMChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 50m wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - SENGOTTAI Pothigai SF Exp#12661 · Superfast
08:05 PMChennai Egmore
10h 19m103 stops
06:24 AM+1dRajapalayam

2 changes · 42h 54m in total

Sangrami Expres#12756 · Superfast
11:30 AMHaldia
21h196 stops
08:30 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 25m wait

JODHPUR - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#16126 · Express
09:55 AMVijayawada Jn
7h79 stops
04:55 PMChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 3h 10m wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - SENGOTTAI Pothigai SF Exp#12661 · Superfast
08:05 PMChennai Egmore
10h 19m103 stops
06:24 AM+1dRajapalayam

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

Haldia to Thekkady: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Haldia to Thekkady is about 2354 km by road, roughly 47.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2354 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,990 · Sedan ₹30,700 · SUV ₹40,170 · Innova / MUV ₹44,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,590 · AC Seater ₹4,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,770 · AC Sleeper ₹5,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,380 · Third AC ₹3,330 · Second AC ₹4,740 · First AC ₹6,620

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

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