Haridwar to Vatakara
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Haridwar, Uttarakhand to Vatakara, 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: Haridwar to Vatakara
2679 km · ~57h 35m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Haridwar
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.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 447Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 597Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 747Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 893Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1043Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1193Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1340Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1490Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1640Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1786Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2086Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2233Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2383Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2533Look 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: Haridwar to Vatakara
2679 km · ~59h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Haridwar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Haridwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Haridwar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~893 km
~19h 51m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- Change buses at a major city (around km 893)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vatakara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~893 km
~19h 51m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1786)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vatakara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Vatakara
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~893 km
~19h 51m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- Arrive in Vatakara
Vatakara, 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: Haridwar to Vatakara
Nearest railway stations: Haridwar Jn for Haridwar, Iringal for Vatakara.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 46h 9m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 46h 10m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 45m wait
1 change · 46h 11m in total
Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 43m 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
Haridwar to Vatakara: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Haridwar to Vatakara is about 2679 km by road, roughly 53.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2679 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,570 · Sedan ₹34,930 · SUV ₹45,690 · Innova / MUV ₹51,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,950 · AC Seater ₹4,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,290 · AC Sleeper ₹6,160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,640 · Economy ₹2,710 · Third AC ₹3,780 · Second AC ₹5,390 · First AC ₹7,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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