Palakkad to Barrackpore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palakkad, Kerala to Barrackpore, West Bengal.
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: Palakkad to Barrackpore
2369 km · ~51h 23m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palakkad
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 395Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 545Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 695Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 790Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 940Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1090Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1185Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1335Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1485Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1579Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1879Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1974Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2124Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2274Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BarrackporeBarrackpore, West Bengal
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: Palakkad to Barrackpore
2369 km · ~52h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palakkad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palakkad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palakkad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km
~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 790)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Barrackpore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km
~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1579)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Barrackpore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Barrackpore
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km
~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Arrive in Barrackpore
Barrackpore, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Palakkad to Barrackpore
Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Barrackpore for Barrackpore.
Direct trains
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
Palakkad to Barrackpore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palakkad to Barrackpore is about 2369 km by road, roughly 47.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2369 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,160 · Sedan ₹30,900 · SUV ₹40,420 · Innova / MUV ₹45,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,610 · AC Seater ₹4,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,790 · AC Sleeper ₹5,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,680
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,400 · Third AC ₹3,350 · Second AC ₹4,770 · First AC ₹6,660
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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