Idukki to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Durgapur, West Bengal.
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: Idukki to Durgapur
2431 km · ~52h 37m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Idukki
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.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 405Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 705Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 810Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 960Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1110Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1216Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1366Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1516Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1621Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1771Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1921Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2026Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2176Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2326Look 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: Idukki to Durgapur
2431 km · ~54h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~810 km
~18h|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 810)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~810 km
~18h|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- 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 Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Durgapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~810 km
~18h|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Durgapur for Durgapur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 43h 32m in total
Change trains at Narasingapalli — about 41m wait
1 change · 43h 49m in total
Change trains at Ellamanchili — about 40m wait
1 change · 44h 26m in total
Change trains at Nidubrolu — about 41m 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
Idukki to Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Idukki to Durgapur is about 2431 km by road, roughly 48.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2431 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,840 · Sedan ₹31,700 · SUV ₹41,480 · Innova / MUV ₹46,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,670 · 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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