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Indore to Meppadi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Indore, Madhya Pradesh to Meppadi, Kerala.

1613 kmDistance
32.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17840
Sedan₹21070
SUV₹27570
Innova / MUV₹30850
Tempo Traveller₹35790
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1770
AC Seater₹2900
Non-AC Sleeper₹2580
AC Sleeper₹3710
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4570
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Train
Sleeper₹1000
Economy₹1640
Third AC₹2290
Second AC₹3260
First AC₹4550
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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: Indore to Meppadi

1613 km · ~34h 56m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Indore

    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. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 403

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 553

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 703

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

  7. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 807

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 957

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1107

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

  10. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1210

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1360

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1510

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

  13. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, Kerala

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: Indore to Meppadi

1613 km · ~35h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Indore

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Indore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Indore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~807 km

    ~17h 56m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 807)

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

  4. change point 1 → Meppadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~807 km

    ~17h 56m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310

  5. Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Indore to Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Indore Jn Bg for Indore, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 45m in total

Ahilyanagari Express#16325 · Express
04:05 PMIndore Jn Bg
42h 15m322 stops
10:20 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Passenger#56615 · Passenger
12:05 PMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
01:50 PMNilambur Road

1 change · 63h 20m in total

Ahilyanagari Express#16325 · Express
04:05 PMIndore Jn Bg
42h 56m326 stops
11:01 AM+2dMulangunnathukavu

Change trains at Mulangunnathukavu — about 17h 43m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
04:44 AMMulangunnathukavu
2h 41m15 stops
07:25 AMNilambur Road

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

Indore to Meppadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Indore to Meppadi is about 1613 km by road, roughly 32.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1613 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,840 · Sedan ₹21,070 · SUV ₹27,570 · Innova / MUV ₹30,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,770 · AC Seater ₹2,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,000 · Economy ₹1,640 · Third AC ₹2,290 · Second AC ₹3,260 · First AC ₹4,550

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

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