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Nalgonda to Vaikom

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nalgonda, Telangana to Vaikom, Kerala.

1131 kmDistance
22.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12540
Sedan₹14800
SUV₹19380
Innova / MUV₹21690
Tempo Traveller₹25180
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1240
AC Seater₹2040
Non-AC Sleeper₹1810
AC Sleeper₹2600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3220
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Train
Sleeper₹710
Economy₹1160
Third AC₹1610
Second AC₹2290
First AC₹3200
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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: Nalgonda to Vaikom

1131 km · ~24h 37m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nalgonda

    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. 77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 377

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 527

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 677

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

  7. 77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 754

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 904

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1054

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

  10. 77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vaikom

    Vaikom, 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: Nalgonda to Vaikom

1131 km · ~25h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nalgonda

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

  2. Nalgonda → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~566 km

    ~12h 35m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 566)

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

  4. change point 1 → Vaikom

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~566 km

    ~12h 35m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  5. Arrive in Vaikom

    Vaikom, 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: Nalgonda to Vaikom

Nearest railway stations: Nalgonda for Nalgonda, Vaikam Road for Vaikom.

Direct trains

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
02:01 PMNalgonda
24h 19m176 stops
02:20 PM+1dKanjiramittam

Other options with a change

1 change · 25h 52m in total

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
01:38 PMChityala
4h 42m26 stops
06:20 PMTenali Jn

Change trains at Tenali Jn — about 1h 28m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
07:48 PMTenali Jn
19h 42m158 stops
03:30 PM+1dKottayam

1 change · 26h 32m in total

Janmabhoomi Express#12806 · Superfast
08:28 AMChityala
4h 57m32 stops
01:25 PMKrishna Canal

Change trains at Krishna Canal — about 1h 38m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:03 PMKrishna Canal
19h 57m165 stops
11:00 AM+1dKottayam

1 change · 27h 12m in total

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
01:38 PMChityala
4h 42m26 stops
06:20 PMTenali Jn

Change trains at Tenali Jn — about 3h 5m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
09:25 PMTenali Jn
19h 25m158 stops
04:50 PM+1dKottayam

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

Nalgonda to Vaikom: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nalgonda to Vaikom is about 1131 km by road, roughly 22.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1131 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,540 · Sedan ₹14,800 · SUV ₹19,380 · Innova / MUV ₹21,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,180
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,240 · AC Seater ₹2,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,810 · AC Sleeper ₹2,600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹710 · Economy ₹1,160 · Third AC ₹1,610 · Second AC ₹2,290 · First AC ₹3,200

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

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