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Midnapore to Payyanur

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

2239 kmDistance
44.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24730
Sedan₹29210
SUV₹38210
Innova / MUV₹42740
Tempo Traveller₹49560
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2460
AC Seater₹4030
Non-AC Sleeper₹3580
AC Sleeper₹5150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6320
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Train
Sleeper₹1370
Economy₹2270
Third AC₹3160
Second AC₹4510
First AC₹6300
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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: Midnapore to Payyanur

2239 km · ~48h 7m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Midnapore

    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. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

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

  7. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 896

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1046

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1196

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

  10. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1343

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1493

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1643

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

  13. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1791

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1941

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2091

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

  16. 148 km · 2h 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, 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: Midnapore to Payyanur

2239 km · ~49h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Midnapore

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

  2. Midnapore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~746 km

    ~16h 35m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 746)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~746 km

    ~16h 35m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1493)

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

  6. change point 2 → Payyanur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~746 km

    ~16h 35m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140

  7. Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, 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: Midnapore to Payyanur

Nearest railway stations: Kharagpur Jn for Midnapore, Payyanur for Payyanur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 7m in total

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
12:27 PMShyam Chak
23h 28m257 stops
11:55 AM+1dChitteri

Change trains at Chitteri — about 47m wait

West Coast Express#16627 · Express
12:42 PMChitteri
13h 52m119 stops
02:34 AM+1dNileshwar

1 change · 41h 57m in total

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12863 · Superfast
10:08 PMShyam Chak
27h 57m262 stops
02:05 AM+2dKatpadi Jn

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

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
03:50 AMKatpadi Jn
12h 15m110 stops
04:05 PMNileshwar

1 change · 42h 17m in total

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
12:39 AMShyam Chak
36h 54m314 stops
01:33 PM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 31m wait

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
03:04 PMVallathol Nagar
3h 52m48 stops
06:56 PMNileshwar

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

Midnapore to Payyanur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Midnapore to Payyanur is about 2239 km by road, roughly 44.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2239 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,730 · Sedan ₹29,210 · SUV ₹38,210 · Innova / MUV ₹42,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,560
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,460 · AC Seater ₹4,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,580 · AC Sleeper ₹5,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,320
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,270 · Third AC ₹3,160 · Second AC ₹4,510 · First AC ₹6,300

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

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