Patna to Ottapalam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patna, Bihar to Ottapalam, 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: Patna to Ottapalam
2455 km · ~53h 6m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Patna
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.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 409Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 559Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 709Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 818Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 968Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1118Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1228Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1378Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1528Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1637Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1787Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1937Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2046Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2196Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2346Look 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: Patna to Ottapalam
2455 km · ~54h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Patna
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Patna. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Patna → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km
~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Change buses at a major city (around km 818)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ottapalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km
~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1637)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ottapalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Ottapalam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km
~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Arrive in Ottapalam
Ottapalam, 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: Patna to Ottapalam
Nearest railway stations: Patna Jn for Patna, Ottappalam for Ottapalam.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 46h 54m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 33m wait
1 change · 47h 26m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 47h 26m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 50m 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
Patna to Ottapalam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patna to Ottapalam is about 2455 km by road, roughly 49.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2455 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,110 · Sedan ₹32,020 · SUV ₹41,890 · Innova / MUV ₹46,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,310
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,700 · AC Seater ₹4,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,930 · AC Sleeper ₹5,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,920
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,490 · Third AC ₹3,470 · Second AC ₹4,940 · First AC ₹6,900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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