Palakkad to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palakkad, Kerala to Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
2358 km · ~51h 10m · 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.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 786Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1086Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1179Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1329Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1479Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1572Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1872Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1965Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2115Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2265Look 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: Palakkad to Durgapur
2358 km · ~52h 24m · 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) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 786)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1572)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Durgapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Durgapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, 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 Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Durgapur for Durgapur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 41h 18m in total
Change trains at Ellamanchili — about 40m wait
1 change · 41h 20m in total
Change trains at Narasingapalli — about 41m wait
1 change · 41h 38m in total
Change trains at Nidubrolu — about 41m 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
Palakkad to Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palakkad to Durgapur is about 2358 km by road, roughly 47.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2358 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,040 · Sedan ₹30,750 · SUV ₹40,240 · Innova / MUV ₹45,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,180
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,590 · AC Seater ₹4,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,770 · AC Sleeper ₹5,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,650
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,330 · Second AC ₹4,750 · First AC ₹6,630
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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