Palampur to Mapusa
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Mapusa, Goa.
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: Palampur to Mapusa
2413 km · ~52h 16m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 402Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 552Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 702Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 804Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 954Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1104Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1207Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1357Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1507Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1609Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1759Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1909Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2011Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2161Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2311Look 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: Palampur to Mapusa
2413 km · ~53h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km
~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 804)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km
~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1609)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mapusa. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Mapusa
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km
~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Arrive in Mapusa
Mapusa, Goa
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Palampur to Mapusa
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Thivim for Mapusa.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 52h 16m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait
2 changes · 52h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait
2 changes · 52h 45m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m 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
Palampur to Mapusa: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Mapusa is about 2413 km by road, roughly 48.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2413 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,640 · Sedan ₹31,470 · SUV ₹41,170 · Innova / MUV ₹46,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,650 · AC Seater ₹4,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,860 · AC Sleeper ₹5,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,480 · Economy ₹2,440 · Third AC ₹3,410 · Second AC ₹4,860 · First AC ₹6,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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