Kullu to Udupi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to Udupi, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2709 km
Approx Duration: 60.2 hrs
Route overview
Kullu to Udupi is about 2709 km by road, roughly 60.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Kullu to Udupi
About 54h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kullu. 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.
- 87 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 387. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 537. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 687. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 87 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 774. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 924. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1074. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 87 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1161. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1311. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1461. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 87 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1548. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1698. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1848. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 87 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1935. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2085. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2235. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 87 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2322. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2472. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2622. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 87 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Arrive in Udupi
By bus: Kullu to Udupi
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kullu. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kullu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kullu → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km Takes about 20h 4m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 903). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Udupi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km Takes about 20h 4m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1806). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Udupi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Udupi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km Takes about 20h 4m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580.
- Arrive in Udupi
By train: Kullu to Udupi
The nearest railway stations are Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu and Udupi for Udupi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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 2709 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,900 · Sedan ₹35,320 · SUV ₹46,200 · Innova / MUV ₹51,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,980 · AC Seater ₹4,880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,330 · AC Sleeper ₹6,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,640
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,660 · Economy ₹2,740 · Third AC ₹3,820 · Second AC ₹5,450 · First AC ₹7,620
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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