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Jamshedpur to Pizhala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand to Pizhala, Kerala.

2300 kmDistance
46 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25400
Sedan₹30000
SUV₹39250
Innova / MUV₹43900
Tempo Traveller₹50900
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2530
AC Seater₹4140
Non-AC Sleeper₹3680
AC Sleeper₹5290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6490
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Train
Sleeper₹1410
Economy₹2330
Third AC₹3250
Second AC₹4630
First AC₹6470
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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: Jamshedpur to Pizhala

2300 km · ~50h · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jamshedpur

    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. 83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 383

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 533

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 683

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

  7. 83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 767

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 917

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1067

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

  10. 83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1150

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1300

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1450

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

  13. 83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1533

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1683

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1833

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

  16. 83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1917

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2067

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2217

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

  19. 83 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pizhala

    Pizhala, 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: Jamshedpur to Pizhala

2300 km · ~51h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jamshedpur

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

  2. Jamshedpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 767)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1533)

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

  6. change point 2 → Pizhala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  7. Arrive in Pizhala

    Pizhala, 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: Jamshedpur to Pizhala

Nearest railway stations: Tatanagar Jn for Jamshedpur, Edappally for Pizhala.

Direct trains

Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express#18189 · Express
03:50 PMAdityapur
49h 22m360 stops
05:12 PM+2dAluva

Other options with a change

1 change · 42h 25m in total

GUWAHATI - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#15630 · Express
03:05 PMGamharia
21h 5m202 stops
12:10 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 50m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:00 PMVijayawada Jn
18h 30m155 stops
09:30 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 42h 25m in total

DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
03:05 PMGamharia
21h 5m202 stops
12:10 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 50m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:00 PMVijayawada Jn
18h 30m155 stops
09:30 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 43h 43m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12802 · Superfast
08:05 PMGamharia
2h 28m21 stops
10:33 PMHijilli

Change trains at Hijilli — about 3h 16m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
01:49 AMHijilli
37h 59m330 stops
03:48 PM+1dErnakulam Jn

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

Jamshedpur to Pizhala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jamshedpur to Pizhala is about 2300 km by road, roughly 46 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2300 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,400 · Sedan ₹30,000 · SUV ₹39,250 · Innova / MUV ₹43,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,900
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,530 · AC Seater ₹4,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,680 · AC Sleeper ₹5,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,410 · Economy ₹2,330 · Third AC ₹3,250 · Second AC ₹4,630 · First AC ₹6,470

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

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