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Idukki to Biju Patnaik Airport

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha.

1932 kmDistance
38.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21350
Sedan₹25220
SUV₹32990
Innova / MUV₹36910
Tempo Traveller₹42800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2130
AC Seater₹3480
Non-AC Sleeper₹3090
AC Sleeper₹4440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5460
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Train
Sleeper₹1190
Economy₹1960
Third AC₹2730
Second AC₹3890
First AC₹5440
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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 Biju Patnaik Airport

1932 km · ~41h 58m · About 39h of driving split over 5 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. 86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

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

  7. 86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 773

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 923

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1073

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

  10. 86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1159

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1309

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1459

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

  13. 86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1546

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1696

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1846

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

  16. 86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha

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 Biju Patnaik Airport

1932 km · ~42h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~966 km

    ~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 966)

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

  4. change point 1 → Biju Patnaik Airport

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~966 km

    ~21h 28m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  5. Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha

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 Biju Patnaik Airport

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Bhubaneswar for Biju Patnaik Airport.

Direct trains

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
05:23 PMAngamali
32h 47m308 stops
02:10 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
05:48 PMAngamali
32h 22m323 stops
02:10 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
09:13 PMAngamali
33h 11m268 stops
06:24 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
09:36 PMChovvara
32h 46m310 stops
06:22 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:36 PMChovvara
32h 46m324 stops
06:22 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road

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 Biju Patnaik Airport: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Biju Patnaik Airport is about 1932 km by road, roughly 38.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1932 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,350 · Sedan ₹25,220 · SUV ₹32,990 · Innova / MUV ₹36,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,130 · AC Seater ₹3,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · AC Sleeper ₹4,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,460
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,960 · Third AC ₹2,730 · Second AC ₹3,890 · First AC ₹5,440

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

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