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Korba to Meppadi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Korba, Chhattisgarh to Meppadi, Kerala.

1807 kmDistance
36.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19980
Sedan₹23590
SUV₹30870
Innova / MUV₹34530
Tempo Traveller₹40050
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1990
AC Seater₹3250
Non-AC Sleeper₹2890
AC Sleeper₹4160
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5110
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Train
Sleeper₹1110
Economy₹1840
Third AC₹2560
Second AC₹3640
First AC₹5090
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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: Korba to Meppadi

1807 km · ~39h 28m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Korba

    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. 61 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 361

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 511

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 661

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

  7. 61 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 723

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 873

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1023

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

  10. 61 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1084

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1234

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1384

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

  13. 61 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1446

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1596

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1746

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

  16. 61 km · 1h 14m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, Kerala

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: Korba to Meppadi

1807 km · ~40h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Korba

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

  2. Korba → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 904)

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

  4. change point 1 → Meppadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~904 km

    ~20h 5m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580

  5. Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, Kerala

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

By Train: Korba to Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Korba for Korba, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 42h in total

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
07:50 PMKorba
38h 30m317 stops
10:20 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Passenger#56615 · Passenger
12:05 PMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
01:50 PMNilambur Road

1 change · 59h 35m in total

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
07:50 PMKorba
39h 11m321 stops
11:01 AM+2dMulangunnathukavu

Change trains at Mulangunnathukavu — about 17h 43m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
04:44 AMMulangunnathukavu
2h 41m15 stops
07:25 AMNilambur Road

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

Korba to Meppadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Korba to Meppadi is about 1807 km by road, roughly 36.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1807 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,980 · Sedan ₹23,590 · SUV ₹30,870 · Innova / MUV ₹34,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,050
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,990 · AC Seater ₹3,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,890 · AC Sleeper ₹4,160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,110
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,840 · Third AC ₹2,560 · Second AC ₹3,640 · First AC ₹5,090

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

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