Jalna to Thekkady
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jalna, Maharashtra to Thekkady, Kerala.
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: Jalna to Thekkady
1494 km · ~32h 33m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jalna
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.
74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 374Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 524Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 674Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 747Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 897Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1047Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1121Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1271Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1421Look 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: Jalna to Thekkady
1494 km · ~33h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Jalna → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km
~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- Change buses at a major city (around km 747)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thekkady. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Thekkady
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km
~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- Arrive in Thekkady
Thekkady, 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 Thekkady
Nearest railway stations: Jalna for Jalna, Rajapalayam (about 44 km away) for Thekkady.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 34h 58m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 46h 18m in total
Change trains at Dindigul Jn — about 12h 45m wait
1 change · 48h 53m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 15h 15m 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
Jalna to Thekkady: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jalna to Thekkady is about 1494 km by road, roughly 29.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1494 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,530 · Sedan ₹19,520 · SUV ₹25,550 · Innova / MUV ₹28,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,170
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,640 · AC Seater ₹2,690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,390 · AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,230
- Train: Sleeper ₹930 · Economy ₹1,520 · Third AC ₹2,120 · Second AC ₹3,020 · First AC ₹4,210
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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