Kochi to Bhandara
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kochi, Kerala to Bhandara, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1691 km
Approx Duration: 37.6 hrs
Route overview
Kochi to Bhandara is about 1691 km by road, roughly 37.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Kochi to Bhandara
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kochi. 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.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 423. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 573. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 723. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 846. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 996. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1146. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1268. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1418. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1568. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 123 km (about 2h 27m of driving) — Arrive in Bhandara
By bus: Kochi to Bhandara
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Kochi → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km Takes about 18h 48m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 846). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhandara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Bhandara. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km Takes about 18h 48m. Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420.
- Arrive in Bhandara
By train: Kochi to Bhandara
The nearest railway stations are Ernakulam Jn for Kochi and Bhandara Road for Bhandara. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express (12788) — departs 08:30 AM from Ernakulam Jn, arrives 03:47 PM (+1 day) at Bhandara Road, 31h 17m
- Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express (22816) — departs 08:30 AM from Ernakulam Jn, arrives 03:49 PM (+1 day) at Bhandara Road, 31h 19m
- Trivandrum-Korba Express (16328) — departs 10:15 AM from Ernakulam Town, arrives 05:55 PM (+1 day) at Bhandara Road, 31h 40m
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 1691 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,700 · Sedan ₹22,080 · SUV ₹28,900 · Innova / MUV ₹32,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,860 · AC Seater ₹3,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,710 · AC Sleeper ₹3,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,400 · Second AC ₹3,410 · First AC ₹4,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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