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Kochi to Sitamarhi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Sitamarhi, Bihar.

2719 kmDistance
54.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹30010
Sedan₹35450
SUV₹46370
Innova / MUV₹51860
Tempo Traveller₹60120
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2990
AC Seater₹4890
Non-AC Sleeper₹4350
AC Sleeper₹6250
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7660
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Train
Sleeper₹1660
Economy₹2750
Third AC₹3840
Second AC₹5470
First AC₹7640
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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 Sitamarhi

2719 km · ~59h 3m · About 54h of driving split over 7 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. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

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

  7. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 777

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 927

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1077

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

  10. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1165

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1315

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1465

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

  13. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1554

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1704

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1854

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

  16. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1942

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2092

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2242

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

  19. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2331

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2481

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2631

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

  22. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Sitamarhi

    Sitamarhi, Bihar

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 Sitamarhi

2719 km · ~60h 24m · 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) · ~906 km

    ~20h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 906)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~906 km

    ~20h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1813)

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

  6. change point 2 → Sitamarhi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~906 km

    ~20h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  7. Arrive in Sitamarhi

    Sitamarhi, Bihar

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 Sitamarhi

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 71h 30m in total

ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp#16359 · Express
10:45 PMErnakulam Jn
50h 15m363 stops
01:00 AM+3dAllahabad Jn

Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Lichhavi Express#14006 · Express
02:55 AMAllahabad Jn
19h 20m104 stops
10:15 PMSitamarhi 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

Kochi to Sitamarhi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Sitamarhi is about 2719 km by road, roughly 54.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2719 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,010 · Sedan ₹35,450 · SUV ₹46,370 · Innova / MUV ₹51,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹60,120
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,990 · AC Seater ₹4,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,350 · AC Sleeper ₹6,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,660
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,660 · Economy ₹2,750 · Third AC ₹3,840 · Second AC ₹5,470 · First AC ₹7,640

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

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