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Kochi to Barrackpore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Barrackpore, West Bengal.

2498 kmDistance
50 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27580
Sedan₹32570
SUV₹42620
Innova / MUV₹47660
Tempo Traveller₹55260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2750
AC Seater₹4500
Non-AC Sleeper₹4000
AC Sleeper₹5750
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7040
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Train
Sleeper₹1530
Economy₹2530
Third AC₹3530
Second AC₹5030
First AC₹7020
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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: Kochi to Barrackpore

2498 km · ~53h 58m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

    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. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

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

  7. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 833

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 983

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1133

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

  10. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1249

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1399

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1549

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

  13. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1665

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1815

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1965

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

  16. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2082

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2232

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2382

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

  19. 116 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, West Bengal

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: Kochi to Barrackpore

2498 km · ~55h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kochi

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

  2. Kochi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~833 km

    ~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 833)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~833 km

    ~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1665)

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

  6. change point 2 → Barrackpore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~833 km

    ~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  7. Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kochi to Barrackpore

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Barrackpore for Barrackpore.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
05:15 PMErnakulam Town
40h 49m417 stops
10:04 AM+2dSantragachi Jn
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
08:40 PMErnakulam Town
40h 44m358 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
09:05 PMErnakulam Jn
40h 19m400 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:08 PMErnakulam Town
40h 11m417 stops
01:19 PM+2dSantragachi Jn

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

Kochi to Barrackpore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Barrackpore is about 2498 km by road, roughly 50 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2498 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,580 · Sedan ₹32,570 · SUV ₹42,620 · Innova / MUV ₹47,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,750 · AC Seater ₹4,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,000 · AC Sleeper ₹5,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,040
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,530 · Economy ₹2,530 · Third AC ₹3,530 · Second AC ₹5,030 · First AC ₹7,020

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

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