Jowai to Athirappilly
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Jowai, Meghalaya to Athirappilly, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3064 km
Approx Duration: 68.1 hrs
Route overview
Jowai to Athirappilly is about 3064 km by road, roughly 68.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Jowai to Athirappilly
About 61h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jowai. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 438. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 588. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 738. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 875. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1025. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1175. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1313. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1463. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1613. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1751. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1901. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2051. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2189. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2339. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2489. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2626. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2776. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2926. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 138 km (about 2h 45m of driving) — Arrive in Athirappilly
By bus: Jowai to Athirappilly
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jowai. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jowai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jowai → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 766). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Athirappilly. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1532). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Athirappilly. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2298). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Athirappilly. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Athirappilly. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Arrive in Athirappilly
By train: Jowai to Athirappilly
The nearest railway stations are Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai and Karukkutty for Athirappilly. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp (15906) — departs 10:45 AM from Kamrup Khetri, arrives 01:42 AM (+3 days) at Koratti Angadi, 62h 57m
- With one change, 60h 16m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12423) 04:43 AM Chaparmukh Jn to 12:32 PM Jalpaiguri Road, then GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) 01:15 PM Jalpaiguri Road to 04:59 PM Angamali — change at Jalpaiguri Road (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 60h 17m in total: DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12423) 04:43 AM Chaparmukh Jn to 12:32 PM Jalpaiguri Road, then GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp (12508) 01:15 PM Jalpaiguri Road to 05:00 PM Angamali — change at Jalpaiguri Road (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 61h 12m in total: DIBRUGARH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp (12235) 03:47 AM Chaparmukh Jn to 06:01 AM Kamakhya, then GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) 06:42 AM Kamakhya to 04:59 PM Angamali — change at Kamakhya (about 41m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3064 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,800 · Sedan ₹39,930 · SUV ₹52,240 · Innova / MUV ₹58,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,370 · AC Seater ₹5,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,900 · AC Sleeper ₹7,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,870 · Economy ₹3,090 · Third AC ₹4,320 · Second AC ₹6,160 · First AC ₹8,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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