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Kollam to Bidhannagar

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

2568 kmDistance
51.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28350
Sedan₹33480
SUV₹43810
Innova / MUV₹48990
Tempo Traveller₹56800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2820
AC Seater₹4620
Non-AC Sleeper₹4110
AC Sleeper₹5910
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7240
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Train
Sleeper₹1570
Economy₹2600
Third AC₹3630
Second AC₹5170
First AC₹7220
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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: Kollam to Bidhannagar

2568 km · ~55h 22m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kollam

    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. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 428

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 578

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 728

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

  7. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 856

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1006

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1156

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

  10. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1284

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1434

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1584

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

  13. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1712

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1862

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2012

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

  16. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2140

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2290

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2440

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

  19. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, 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: Kollam to Bidhannagar

2568 km · ~57h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kollam

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

  2. Kollam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~856 km

    ~19h 1m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 856)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~856 km

    ~19h 1m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1712)

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

  6. change point 2 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~856 km

    ~19h 1m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  7. Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, 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: Kollam to Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Kollam Jn for Kollam, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
01:50 PMKollam Jn
44h 14m442 stops
10:04 AM+2dSantragachi Jn
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
05:10 PMKollam Jn
44h 14m383 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
05:40 PMKollam Jn
43h 44m426 stops
01:24 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

Kollam to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kollam to Bidhannagar is about 2568 km by road, roughly 51.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2568 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,350 · Sedan ₹33,480 · SUV ₹43,810 · Innova / MUV ₹48,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,820 · AC Seater ₹4,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,110 · AC Sleeper ₹5,910 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,570 · Economy ₹2,600 · Third AC ₹3,630 · Second AC ₹5,170 · First AC ₹7,220

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

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