Palampur to Meppadi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Meppadi, Kerala.
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 Meppadi
2970 km · ~64h 4m · About 59h of driving split over 7 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.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 424Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 574Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 724Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 849Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 999Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1149Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1273Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1423Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1697Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1847Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1997Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2121Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2271Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2421Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2546Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2696Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2846Look 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 Meppadi
2970 km · ~66h · 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) · ~990 km
~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km
~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- 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.
- change point 2 → Meppadi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km
~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
- 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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