Katihar to Edathua
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Edathua, 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: Katihar to Edathua
2791 km · ~60h 29m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
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.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 399Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 549Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 699Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 797Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 947Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1097Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1196Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1346Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1496Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1595Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1895Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1994Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2144Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2294Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2392Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2692Look 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: Katihar to Edathua
2791 km · ~62h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 930)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1861)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Edathua. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Edathua
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, 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: Katihar to Edathua
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 52h 21m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 50m wait
1 change · 52h 33m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 27m wait
1 change · 53h 33m in total
Change trains at Khurial — about 2h 21m 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
Katihar to Edathua: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Edathua is about 2791 km by road, roughly 55.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2791 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,800 · Sedan ₹36,380 · SUV ₹47,600 · Innova / MUV ₹53,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,700
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,070 · AC Seater ₹5,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,470 · AC Sleeper ₹6,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,820 · Third AC ₹3,940 · Second AC ₹5,610 · First AC ₹7,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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