Hardoi to Nilakkal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh to Nilakkal, 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: Hardoi to Nilakkal
2642 km · ~56h 50m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Hardoi
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.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 440Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 590Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 740Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 881Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1181Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1321Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1471Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1621Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1761Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1911Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2061Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2202Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2352Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2502Look 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: Hardoi to Nilakkal
2642 km · ~58h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Hardoi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Hardoi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Hardoi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~881 km
~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 881)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nilakkal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~881 km
~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1761)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nilakkal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Nilakkal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~881 km
~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, 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: Hardoi to Nilakkal
Nearest railway stations: Hardoi for Hardoi, Chengannur (about 43 km away) for Nilakkal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 58h 27m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 1m wait
1 change · 58h 49m in total
Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 4h 2m wait
1 change · 59h 39m in total
Change trains at Anand Vihar Trm — about 5h 35m 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
Hardoi to Nilakkal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Hardoi to Nilakkal is about 2642 km by road, roughly 52.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2642 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,160 · Sedan ₹34,450 · SUV ₹45,060 · Innova / MUV ₹50,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,910 · AC Seater ₹4,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,230 · AC Sleeper ₹6,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,450
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,620 · Economy ₹2,670 · Third AC ₹3,730 · Second AC ₹5,310 · First AC ₹7,430
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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