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Pathankot to Palappuram

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab to Palappuram, Kerala.

3107 kmDistance
62.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹34280
Sedan₹40490
SUV₹52970
Innova / MUV₹59230
Tempo Traveller₹68650
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3420
AC Seater₹5590
Non-AC Sleeper₹4970
AC Sleeper₹7150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8750
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Train
Sleeper₹1890
Economy₹3140
Third AC₹4380
Second AC₹6240
First AC₹8730
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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: Pathankot to Palappuram

3107 km · ~66h 48m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    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. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 444

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 594

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 744

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

  7. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 888

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1038

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1188

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

  10. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1332

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1482

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1632

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

  13. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1775

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1925

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2075

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

  16. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2219

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2369

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2519

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

  19. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2663

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2813

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2963

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

  22. 144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Palappuram

    Palappuram, 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: Pathankot to Palappuram

3107 km · ~69h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Pathankot → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 777)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1554)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2330)

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

  8. change point 3 → Palappuram

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km

    ~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230

  9. Arrive in Palappuram

    Palappuram, 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: Pathankot to Palappuram

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Karakkad for Palappuram.

Direct trains

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
01:40 AMChakki Bank
58h 24m414 stops
12:04 PM+2dVallathol Nagar
Navyug Express#16688 · Express
01:40 AMChakki Bank
58h 46m415 stops
12:26 PM+2dKarakkad

Other options with a change

1 change · 48h 18m in total

Malwa Express#12920 · Superfast
10:04 AMKathua
9h 23m82 stops
07:27 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:35 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
36h 47m350 stops
10:22 AM+2dMulangunnathukavu

1 change · 51h 57m in total

JAMMU TAWI - DURG SF Exp#12550 · Superfast
06:25 AMKathua
9h 22m98 stops
03:47 PMOkhla

Change trains at Okhla — about 5h 51m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:38 PMOkhla
36h 44m349 stops
10:22 AM+2dMulangunnathukavu

1 change · 56h 19m in total

Jammu Tawi - Mumbai Bandra (T.) SF Swaraj Express#12472 · Superfast
12:19 PMKathua
24h 27m207 stops
12:46 PM+1dMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng

Change trains at Miyagam Karjan Junction Ng — about 1h 13m wait

VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express
01:59 PMMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng
30h 39m204 stops
08:38 PM+1dMulangunnathukavu

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

Pathankot to Palappuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Palappuram is about 3107 km by road, roughly 62.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3107 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,280 · Sedan ₹40,490 · SUV ₹52,970 · Innova / MUV ₹59,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹68,650
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,420 · AC Seater ₹5,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,970 · AC Sleeper ₹7,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,750
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,890 · Economy ₹3,140 · Third AC ₹4,380 · Second AC ₹6,240 · First AC ₹8,730

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

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