Pathankot to Thekkady
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathankot, Punjab to Thekkady, 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: Pathankot to Thekkady
3287 km · ~71h 4m · About 66h 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 · 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.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 411Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 822Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 972Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1122Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1233Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1383Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1533Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1644Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1794Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1944Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2054Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2204Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2354Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2465Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2615Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2765Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2876Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3026Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3176Look 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: Pathankot to Thekkady
3287 km · ~73h 4m · 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) · ~822 km
~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 822)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thekkady. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km
~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1644)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thekkady. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km
~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2465)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thekkady. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Thekkady
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km
~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350
- Arrive in Thekkady
Thekkady, 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 Thekkady
Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Rajapalayam (about 44 km away) for Thekkady.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 66h 8m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 66h 14m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 2h 30m 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
Pathankot to Thekkady: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Pathankot to Thekkady is about 3287 km by road, roughly 65.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3287 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,260 · Sedan ₹42,830 · SUV ₹56,030 · Innova / MUV ₹62,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,610
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,620 · AC Seater ₹5,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,260 · AC Sleeper ₹7,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,250
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,000 · Economy ₹3,320 · Third AC ₹4,630 · Second AC ₹6,600 · First AC ₹9,230
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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