Kollam to Chanderi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kollam, Kerala to Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 2297 km
Approx Duration: 51 hrs
Route overview
Kollam to Chanderi is about 2297 km by road, roughly 51 hours of travel time.
By car: Kollam to Chanderi
About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kollam. 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.
- 83 km (about 1h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 383. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 533. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 683. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 766. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 916. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1066. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1149. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1299. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1449. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1531. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1681. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1831. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1914. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2064. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2214. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 83 km (about 1h 39m of driving) — Arrive in Chanderi
By bus: Kollam to Chanderi
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Kollam → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 766). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chanderi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1531). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chanderi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Chanderi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km Takes about 17h 1m. Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190.
- Arrive in Chanderi
By train: Kollam to Chanderi
The nearest railway stations are Kollam Jn for Kollam and Jiron (about 26 km away) for Chanderi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Rapti Sagar Expres (12512) — departs 06:35 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 02:54 AM (+2 days) at Jiron, 44h 19m
- Kerala Express (12625) — departs 12:20 PM from Kollam Jn, arrives 05:44 AM (+2 days) at Jiron, 41h 24m
- Swarna Jayanthi Express (12643) — departs 03:20 PM from Kollam Jn, arrives 09:15 AM (+2 days) at Jiron, 41h 55m
- Himsagar Express (16317) — departs 05:10 PM from Kollam Jn, arrives 12:28 PM (+2 days) at Jiron, 43h 18m
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 2297 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,370 · Sedan ₹29,960 · SUV ₹39,200 · Innova / MUV ₹43,840 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,530 · AC Seater ₹4,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,680 · AC Sleeper ₹5,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,480
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,410 · Economy ₹2,330 · Third AC ₹3,250 · Second AC ₹4,620 · First AC ₹6,460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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