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Idukki to Patiala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Patiala, Punjab.

2964 kmDistance

59.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32700

Sedan₹38630

SUV₹50540

Innova / MUV₹56520

Tempo Traveller₹65510

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3260

AC Seater₹5340

Non-AC Sleeper₹4740

AC Sleeper₹6820

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8350

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Train

Sleeper₹1810

Economy₹2990

Third AC₹4180

Second AC₹5960

First AC₹8330

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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.

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By Car: Idukki to Patiala

2964 km · ~63h 57m · About 59h of driving split over 7 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 847
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 997
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1147
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1270
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1420
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1570
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1694
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1844
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1994
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2117
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2267
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2417
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2541
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2691
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2841
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Patiala
Patiala, Punjab
Hotels in Patiala

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 Patiala

2964 km · ~65h 51m · 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) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Idukki to Patiala
Change buses at a major city (around km 988)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Patiala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Idukki to Patiala
Change buses at a major city (around km 1976)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Patiala. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Patiala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Idukki to Patiala
Arrive in Patiala
Patiala, Punjab
Hotels in Patiala

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 Patiala

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

Direct trains

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast

01:23 PMAngamali

50h 12m403 stops

03:35 PM^+2dRajpura Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Other options with a change

1 change · 50h 38m in total

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath

01:07 PMKalamassery

21h 8m152 stops

10:15 AM^+1dPanvel

3ACCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast

11:00 AMPanvel

28h 45m255 stops

03:45 PM^+1dSarai Banjara

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 50h 55m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast

12:50 PMErnakulam Jn

14h 58m120 stops

03:48 AM^+1dNivasar

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast

04:30 AMNivasar

35h 15m285 stops

03:45 PM^+1dSarai Banjara

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 51h 29m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast

03:45 PMErnakulam Jn

37h 26m287 stops

05:11 AM^+2dAgasod

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Agasod — about 1h 15m wait

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express

06:26 AMAgasod

12h 48m115 stops

07:14 PMSarai Banjara

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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