Pathankot to Athirappilly
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Pathankot, Punjab to Athirappilly, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3180 km
Approx Duration: 70.7 hrs
Route overview
Pathankot to Athirappilly is about 3180 km by road, roughly 70.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Pathankot to Athirappilly
About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Pathankot. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 398. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 548. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 698. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 795. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 945. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1095. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1193. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1343. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1493. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1590. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1740. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1890. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1988. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2138. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2288. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2385. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2535. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2685. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2783. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2933. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3083. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 98 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Arrive in Athirappilly
By bus: Pathankot to Athirappilly
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Pathankot. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathankot. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pathankot → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km Takes about 17h 40m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 795). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Athirappilly. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km Takes about 17h 40m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1590). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Athirappilly. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km Takes about 17h 40m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2385). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Athirappilly. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Athirappilly. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km Takes about 17h 40m. Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280.
- Arrive in Athirappilly
By train: Pathankot to Athirappilly
The nearest railway stations are Chakki Bank for Pathankot and Karukkutty for Athirappilly. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Himsagar Express (16318) — departs 01:40 AM from Chakki Bank, arrives 01:19 PM (+2 days) at Koratti Angadi, 59h 39m
- With one change, 49h 5m in total: Malwa Express (12920) 10:04 AM Kathua to 07:27 PM Delhi H Nizamuddin, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 09:35 PM Delhi H Nizamuddin to 11:09 AM Angamali — change at Delhi H Nizamuddin (about 2h 8m wait)
- With one change, 52h 44m in total: JAMMU TAWI - DURG SF Exp (12550) 06:25 AM Kathua to 03:47 PM Okhla, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 09:38 PM Okhla to 11:09 AM Angamali — change at Okhla (about 5h 51m wait)
- With one change, 57h 21m in total: Jammu Tawi - Mumbai Bandra (T.) SF Swaraj Express (12472) 12:19 PM Kathua to 12:46 PM Miyagam Karjan Junction Ng, then VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp (16333) 01:59 PM Miyagam Karjan Junction Ng to 09:40 PM Angamali — change at Miyagam Karjan Junction Ng (about 1h 13m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3180 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,080 · Sedan ₹41,440 · SUV ₹54,210 · Innova / MUV ₹60,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹70,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,500 · AC Seater ₹5,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,090 · AC Sleeper ₹7,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,950
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,940 · Economy ₹3,210 · Third AC ₹4,480 · Second AC ₹6,390 · First AC ₹8,930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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