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Palakkad to Bidhannagar

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

2355 kmDistance
47.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26010
Sedan₹30720
SUV₹40190
Innova / MUV₹44950
Tempo Traveller₹52110
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2590
AC Seater₹4240
Non-AC Sleeper₹3770
AC Sleeper₹5420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6640
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Train
Sleeper₹1440
Economy₹2390
Third AC₹3330
Second AC₹4740
First AC₹6620
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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: Palakkad to Bidhannagar

2355 km · ~51h 6m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palakkad

    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. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 393

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 543

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 693

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

  7. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 785

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 935

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1085

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

  10. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1178

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1328

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1478

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

  13. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1570

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1720

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1870

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

  16. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1963

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2113

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2263

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

  19. 93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar

2355 km · ~52h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Palakkad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 785)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1570)

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

  6. change point 2 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km

    ~17h 27m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250

  7. Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

Direct trains

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
12:10 AMPalakkad
37h 9m391 stops
01:19 PM+1dSantragachi Jn
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
12:10 AMPalakkad
37h 14m372 stops
01:24 PM+1dSantragachi Jn
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
08:15 PMPalakkad
37h 49m391 stops
10:04 AM+2dSantragachi Jn
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
11:40 PMPalakkad
37h 44m332 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn

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 Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Bidhannagar is about 2355 km by road, roughly 47.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2355 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,010 · Sedan ₹30,720 · SUV ₹40,190 · Innova / MUV ₹44,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,110
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,590 · AC Seater ₹4,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,770 · AC Sleeper ₹5,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,330 · Second AC ₹4,740 · First AC ₹6,620

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

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