Home › Routes › Jalna to Nilakkal

Jalna to Nilakkal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jalna, Maharashtra to Nilakkal, Kerala.

1520 kmDistance
30.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16820
Sedan₹19860
SUV₹25990
Innova / MUV₹29080
Tempo Traveller₹33740
View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1670
AC Seater₹2740
Non-AC Sleeper₹2430
AC Sleeper₹3500
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4310
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹940
Economy₹1550
Third AC₹2160
Second AC₹3070
First AC₹4290
View route plan

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: Jalna to Nilakkal

1520 km · ~33h 4m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jalna

    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. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 380

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 530

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 680

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

  7. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 760

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 910

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1060

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

  10. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1140

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1290

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1440

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

  13. 80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Nilakkal

    Nilakkal, 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: Jalna to Nilakkal

1520 km · ~33h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jalna

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

  2. Jalna → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km

    ~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 760)

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

  4. change point 1 → Nilakkal

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~760 km

    ~16h 53m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  5. Arrive in Nilakkal

    Nilakkal, 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: Jalna to Nilakkal

Nearest railway stations: Jalna for Jalna, Chengannur (about 43 km away) for Nilakkal.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 54m in total

Devagiri Express#17058 · Express
09:45 PMKodi
8h 21m42 stops
06:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 5h 44m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
11:50 AMKopar Road
24h 49m178 stops
12:39 PM+1dCheriyanad

1 change · 38h 56m in total

Nagarsol Narsapur Express#17214 · Express
01:35 PMBadnapur
15h 55m110 stops
05:30 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 5m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
07:35 AMVijayawada Jn
20h 56m181 stops
04:31 AM+1dCheriyanad

1 change · 39h 57m in total

Shirdi-Visakhapatnam Weekly Special#08568 · Express
12:05 AMBadnapur
9h 40m68 stops
09:45 AMSecunderabad Jn

Change trains at Secunderabad Jn — about 2h 40m wait

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
12:25 PMSecunderabad Jn
27h 37m199 stops
04:02 PM+1dCheriyanad

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

Jalna to Nilakkal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jalna to Nilakkal is about 1520 km by road, roughly 30.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1520 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,820 · Sedan ₹19,860 · SUV ₹25,990 · Innova / MUV ₹29,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,670 · AC Seater ₹2,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,430 · AC Sleeper ₹3,500 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,550 · Third AC ₹2,160 · Second AC ₹3,070 · First AC ₹4,290

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

Want the full Nilakkal guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Nilakkal.

View Nilakkal Guide

Other Routes