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Patiala to Idukki

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

2963 kmDistance

59.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32690

Sedan₹38620

SUV₹50520

Innova / MUV₹56500

Tempo Traveller₹65490

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3260

AC Seater₹5330

Non-AC Sleeper₹4740

AC Sleeper₹6810

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8350

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Train

Sleeper₹1810

Economy₹2990

Third AC₹4180

Second AC₹5960

First AC₹8330

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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.

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By Car: Patiala to Idukki

2963 km · ~63h 56m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Patiala
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 847
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 997
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1147
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1270
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1420
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1570
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1693
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1843
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1993
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2116
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2266
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2416
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2540
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2690
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2840
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Idukki
Idukki, Kerala
Hotels in Idukki

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: Patiala to Idukki

2963 km · ~65h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Patiala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patiala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Patiala → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Patiala to Idukki
Change buses at a major city (around km 988)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Idukki. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Patiala to Idukki
Change buses at a major city (around km 1975)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Idukki. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Idukki
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~988 km
~21h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Patiala to Idukki
Arrive in Idukki
Idukki, Kerala
Hotels in Idukki

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Patiala to Idukki

Nearest railway stations: Patiala Cantt. for Patiala, Ernakulam Jn (about 77 km away) for Idukki.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 50h 57m in total

Bhatinda Delhi Express#14732 · Express

07:13 AMNabha

1h 42m9 stops

08:55 AMAmbala Cant Jn

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 25m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

10:20 AMAmbala Cant Jn

47h 50m407 stops

10:10 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 51h 37m in total

Bhatinda Delhi Express#14732 · Express

07:13 AMNabha

1h 22m8 stops

08:35 AMAmbala City

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ambala City — about 1h 23m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast

09:58 AMAmbala City

48h 52m408 stops

10:50 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 56h 4m in total

Barmer-Kalka Express#14888 · Express

02:06 AMNabha

1h 44m9 stops

03:50 AMAmbala Cant Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 6h 30m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

10:20 AMAmbala Cant Jn

47h 50m407 stops

10:10 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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