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Lucknow to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Koduvayur, Kerala.

2412 kmDistance
48.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26630
Sedan₹31460
SUV₹41150
Innova / MUV₹46030
Tempo Traveller₹53360
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2650
AC Seater₹4340
Non-AC Sleeper₹3860
AC Sleeper₹5550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6800
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Train
Sleeper₹1480
Economy₹2440
Third AC₹3410
Second AC₹4850
First AC₹6780
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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: Lucknow to Koduvayur

2412 km · ~52h 14m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Lucknow

    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. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

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

  7. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 804

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 954

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1104

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

  10. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1206

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1356

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1506

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

  13. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1608

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1758

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1908

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

  16. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2010

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2160

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2310

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

  19. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Lucknow to Koduvayur

2412 km · ~53h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Lucknow

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

  2. Lucknow → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 804)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1608)

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

  6. change point 2 → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  7. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Lucknow to Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

Direct trains

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
11:50 AMLucknow Jn
45h 20m353 stops
09:10 AM+2dPalakkad
Raptisagar Express#12521 · Superfast
11:50 AMLucknow Jn
45h 20m353 stops
09:10 AM+2dPalakkad

Other options with a change

1 change · 44h 31m in total

Lucknow Jn - Pune Express#12104 · Superfast
06:30 AMLucknow Jn
5h 10m34 stops
11:40 AMJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 1h 15m wait

Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
12:55 PMJhansi Jn
38h 6m279 stops
03:01 AM+2dMankarai

1 change · 44h 31m in total

Lucknow Jn - Pune Express#12104 · Superfast
06:30 AMLucknow Jn
8h 6m54 stops
02:36 PMMandi Bamora

Change trains at Mandi Bamora — about 54m wait

Millennium Express#12646 · Superfast
03:30 PMMandi Bamora
35h 31m259 stops
03:01 AM+2dMankarai

1 change · 45h 11m in total

Udyog Nagri Express#12174 · Superfast
05:50 AMLucknow
11h 48m76 stops
05:38 PMBudni

Change trains at Budni — about 54m wait

Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
06:32 PMBudni
32h 29m238 stops
03:01 AM+2dMankarai

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

Lucknow to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Lucknow to Koduvayur is about 2412 km by road, roughly 48.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2412 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,630 · Sedan ₹31,460 · SUV ₹41,150 · Innova / MUV ₹46,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,650 · AC Seater ₹4,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,860 · AC Sleeper ₹5,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,480 · Economy ₹2,440 · Third AC ₹3,410 · Second AC ₹4,850 · First AC ₹6,780

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

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