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Idukki to Barrackpore

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

2432 kmDistance
48.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26850
Sedan₹31720
SUV₹41490
Innova / MUV₹46410
Tempo Traveller₹53800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2680
AC Seater₹4380
Non-AC Sleeper₹3890
AC Sleeper₹5590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6860
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Train
Sleeper₹1490
Economy₹2460
Third AC₹3430
Second AC₹4890
First AC₹6840
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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 Barrackpore

2432 km · ~52h 38m · About 49h of driving split over 6 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 811

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 961

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1111

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1216

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1366

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1516

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1621

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1771

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1921

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

  16. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2027

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2177

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2327

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

  19. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, West Bengal

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 Barrackpore

2432 km · ~54h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 811)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1621)

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

  6. change point 2 → Barrackpore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  7. Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, West Bengal

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 Barrackpore

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

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
05:48 PMAngamali
40h 16m412 stops
10:04 AM+2dSantragachi Jn
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
09:13 PMAngamali
40h 11m353 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:36 PMChovvara
39h 43m413 stops
01:19 PM+2dSantragachi Jn
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
09:36 PMChovvara
39h 48m395 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn

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

Idukki to Barrackpore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Barrackpore is about 2432 km by road, roughly 48.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2432 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,850 · Sedan ₹31,720 · SUV ₹41,490 · Innova / MUV ₹46,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,680 · AC Seater ₹4,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,890 · AC Sleeper ₹5,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,490 · Economy ₹2,460 · Third AC ₹3,430 · Second AC ₹4,890 · First AC ₹6,840

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

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