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Palakkad to Biju Patnaik Airport

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palakkad, Kerala to Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha.

1869 kmDistance
37.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20660
Sedan₹24400
SUV₹31920
Innova / MUV₹35710
Tempo Traveller₹41420
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2060
AC Seater₹3360
Non-AC Sleeper₹2990
AC Sleeper₹4300
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5280
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Train
Sleeper₹1150
Economy₹1900
Third AC₹2650
Second AC₹3770
First AC₹5260
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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 Biju Patnaik Airport

1869 km · ~40h 43m · About 37h of driving split over 5 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. 74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 374

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 524

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 674

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

  7. 74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 748

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 898

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1048

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

  10. 74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1121

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1271

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1421

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

  13. 74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1495

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1645

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1795

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

  16. 74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha

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 Biju Patnaik Airport

1869 km · ~41h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~935 km

    ~20h 47m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 935)

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

  4. change point 1 → Biju Patnaik Airport

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~935 km

    ~20h 47m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670

  5. Arrive in Biju Patnaik Airport

    Biju Patnaik Airport, Odisha

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 Biju Patnaik Airport

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Bhubaneswar for Biju Patnaik Airport.

Direct trains

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
12:10 AMPalakkad
30h 12m302 stops
06:22 AM+1dLingaraj Temple Road
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
12:10 AMPalakkad
30h 12m287 stops
06:22 AM+1dLingaraj Temple Road
Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
08:15 PMPalakkad
29h 55m287 stops
02:10 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road
RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
08:15 PMPalakkad
29h 55m302 stops
02:10 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
11:40 PMPalakkad
30h 44m247 stops
06:24 AM+2dLingaraj Temple Road

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 Biju Patnaik Airport: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Biju Patnaik Airport is about 1869 km by road, roughly 37.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1869 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,660 · Sedan ₹24,400 · SUV ₹31,920 · Innova / MUV ₹35,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,060 · AC Seater ₹3,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,990 · AC Sleeper ₹4,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,280
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,150 · Economy ₹1,900 · Third AC ₹2,650 · Second AC ₹3,770 · First AC ₹5,260

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

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