Haldia to Thekkady
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haldia, West Bengal to Thekkady, 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: Haldia to Thekkady
2354 km · ~51h 5m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haldia
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 392Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 692Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 785Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 935Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1085Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1177Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1327Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1477Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1569Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1719Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1869Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1962Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2112Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2262Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
- 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.
- Haldia → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km
~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km
~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- 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.
- change point 2 → Thekkady
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km
~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- 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
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 20m wait
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 2h wait
2 changes · 42h 54m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 20m wait
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 50m wait
2 changes · 42h 54m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 25m wait
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 3h 10m 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
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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