Nagapattinam to Vatakara
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Vatakara, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Nagapattinam to Vatakara
613 km · ~12h 56m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Nagapattinam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 307Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 457Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Nagapattinam to Vatakara
613 km · ~13h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nagapattinam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nagapattinam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nagapattinam → Vatakara
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~613 km
~13h 37m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,770
- Arrive in Vatakara
Vatakara, 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: Nagapattinam to Vatakara
Nearest railway stations: Andanappettai for Nagapattinam, Iringal for Vatakara.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 13h 44m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 40m wait
1 change · 14h 39m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 15h 14m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 45m wait
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
Nagapattinam to Vatakara: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Nagapattinam to Vatakara is about 613 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 613 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,840 · Sedan ₹8,070 · SUV ₹10,570 · Innova / MUV ₹11,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,790
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹980 · AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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