Idukki to Bidar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Idukki, Kerala to Bidar, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 1167 km
Approx Duration: 25.9 hrs
Route overview
Idukki to Bidar is about 1167 km by road, roughly 25.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Idukki to Bidar
About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Idukki. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 389. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 539. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 689. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 778. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 928. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1078. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Arrive in Bidar
By bus: Idukki to Bidar
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Idukki → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~584 km Takes about 12h 59m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 584). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bidar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~584 km Takes about 12h 59m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690.
- Arrive in Bidar
By train: Idukki to Bidar
The nearest railway stations are Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki and Bidar for Bidar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 30h 21m in total: Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express (12678) 09:10 AM Ernakulam Jn to 07:50 PM Bangalore City Jn, then Bangalore-Nanded Express (16594) 11:00 PM Bangalore City Jn to 03:31 PM Khanapur Deccan — change at Bangalore City Jn (about 3h 10m wait)
- With one change, 31h 1m in total: TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp (16332) 08:30 AM Ernakulam Jn to 10:05 PM Yelhanka Jn, then Bangalore-Nanded Express (16594) 11:35 PM Yelhanka Jn to 03:31 PM Khanapur Deccan — change at Yelhanka Jn (about 1h 30m wait)
- With one change, 32h 51m in total: Sabari Express (17229) 11:38 AM Ernakulam Jn to 12:08 PM Pagidipalli, then Kakinada-Sainagar Shirdi Express (17206) 03:44 PM Pagidipalli to 08:29 PM Khanapur Deccan — change at Pagidipalli (about 3h 36m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1167 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,940 · Sedan ₹15,270 · SUV ₹19,990 · Innova / MUV ₹22,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,970
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,280 · AC Seater ₹2,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,870 · AC Sleeper ₹2,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,200 · Third AC ₹1,660 · Second AC ₹2,360 · First AC ₹3,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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