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Palampur to Meppadi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Meppadi, Kerala.

2970 kmDistance
59.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32770
Sedan₹38710
SUV₹50640
Innova / MUV₹56630
Tempo Traveller₹65640
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3270
AC Seater₹5350
Non-AC Sleeper₹4750
AC Sleeper₹6830
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8370
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Train
Sleeper₹1810
Economy₹3000
Third AC₹4190
Second AC₹5970
First AC₹8350
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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: Palampur to Meppadi

2970 km · ~64h 4m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palampur

    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. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 424

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 574

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 724

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

  7. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 849

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 999

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1149

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

  10. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1273

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1423

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1573

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

  13. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1697

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1847

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1997

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

  16. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2121

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2271

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2421

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

  19. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2546

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2696

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2846

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

  22. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, Kerala

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 Meppadi

2970 km · ~66h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Palampur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km

    ~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 990)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km

    ~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1980)

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

  6. change point 2 → Meppadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km

    ~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  7. Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, Kerala

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 Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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 Meppadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palampur to Meppadi is about 2970 km by road, roughly 59.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2970 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,770 · Sedan ₹38,710 · SUV ₹50,640 · Innova / MUV ₹56,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,640
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,270 · AC Seater ₹5,350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,750 · AC Sleeper ₹6,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,370
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,810 · Economy ₹3,000 · Third AC ₹4,190 · Second AC ₹5,970 · First AC ₹8,350

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

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