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Jalna to Thekkady

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

1494 kmDistance
29.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16530
Sedan₹19520
SUV₹25550
Innova / MUV₹28590
Tempo Traveller₹33170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1640
AC Seater₹2690
Non-AC Sleeper₹2390
AC Sleeper₹3440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4230
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Train
Sleeper₹930
Economy₹1520
Third AC₹2120
Second AC₹3020
First AC₹4210
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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: Jalna to Thekkady

1494 km · ~32h 33m · 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. 74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 374

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 524

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 674

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

  7. 74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 747

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 897

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1047

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

  10. 74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1121

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1271

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1421

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

  13. 74 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thekkady

    Thekkady, 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 Thekkady

1494 km · ~33h 12m · 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) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → Thekkady

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km

    ~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  5. 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

Okha-Rameswaram Express#16734 · Express
08:06 AMBadnapur
31h 54m217 stops
04:00 PM+1dMadurai Jn

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 20m wait

MADURAI - SENGOTTAI PASSENGER#56735 · Passenger
05:20 PMMadurai Jn
1h 44m8 stops
07:04 PMRajapalayam

1 change · 46h 18m in total

Okha-Rameswaram Express#16734 · Express
08:06 AMBadnapur
30h 44m208 stops
02:50 PM+1dDindigul Jn

Change trains at Dindigul Jn — about 12h 45m wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - SENGOTTAI Pothigai SF Exp#12661 · Superfast
03:35 AMDindigul Jn
2h 49m19 stops
06:24 AMRajapalayam

1 change · 48h 53m in total

Okha-Rameswaram Express#16734 · Express
08:06 AMBadnapur
31h 54m217 stops
04:00 PM+1dMadurai Jn

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 15h 15m wait

MADURAI - SENGOTTAI PASSENGER#56731 · Passenger
07:15 AMMadurai Jn
1h 44m8 stops
08:59 AMRajapalayam

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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