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Idukki to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

458 kmDistance
9.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹16,066
Ertiga₹20,394
Innova₹21,259
Innova Crysta₹26,262
Tempo Traveller (12)₹35,975

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹500
AC Seater₹820
Non-AC Sleeper₹730
AC Sleeper₹1,050
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,330
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Train
Sleeper₹300
Economy₹490
Third AC₹670
Second AC₹950
First AC₹1,310
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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: Idukki to Bangalore

458 km · ~9h 50m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Idukki

    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. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 229

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 379

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

  5. 79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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: Idukki to Bangalore

458 km · ~10h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Idukki

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

  2. Idukki → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~458 km

    ~10h 11m|Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,330

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Idukki to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express#12678 · Superfast
09:35 AMChovvara
9h 45m71 stops
07:20 PMBangalore Cant
ERNAKULAM - BANGALORE SF Exp#12683 · Superfast
05:28 PMChovvara
10h 17m86 stops
03:45 AM+1dBangalore Cant
ERNAKULAM - BANGALORE Weekly SF Exp#22607 · Superfast
05:28 PMChovvara
10h 17m86 stops
03:45 AM+1dBangalore Cant
TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp#12778 · Superfast
05:45 PMAngamali
10h 17m91 stops
04:02 AM+1dKrishnarajapuram
Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath#12258 · Garib Rath
09:51 PMAngamali
10h 18m68 stops
08:09 AM+1dBaiyyappanahali

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.

Idukki to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Bangalore is about 458 km by road, roughly 9.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 458 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹16,066 · Ertiga ₹20,394 · Innova ₹21,259 · Innova Crysta ₹26,262 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹35,975
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹500 · AC Seater ₹820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹730 · AC Sleeper ₹1,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹300 · Economy ₹490 · Third AC ₹670 · Second AC ₹950 · First AC ₹1,310

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Idukki to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Tiruppur185 km from Idukki

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

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Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Idukki to Bangalore (about 9.2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Idukki
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