Patna to Palakkad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patna, Bihar to Palakkad, 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 Palakkad
2437 km · ~52h 44m · 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.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 406Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 556Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 706Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 812Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 962Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1112Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1219Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1369Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1519Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1625Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1775Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1925Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2031Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2181Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2331Look 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 Palakkad
2437 km · ~54h 9m · 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) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 812)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palakkad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1625)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Palakkad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Palakkad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~812 km
~18h 3m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320
- Arrive in Palakkad
Palakkad, 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 Palakkad
Nearest railway stations: Patna Jn for Patna, Palakkad for Palakkad.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 47h 10m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 50m wait
1 change · 48h 15m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 49h 1m in total
Change trains at Burnpur — about 2h 45m 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 Palakkad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Patna to Palakkad is about 2437 km by road, roughly 48.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2437 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,910 · Sedan ₹31,780 · SUV ₹41,580 · Innova / MUV ₹46,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,910
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,680 · AC Seater ₹4,390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,900 · AC Sleeper ₹5,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,490 · Economy ₹2,470 · Third AC ₹3,440 · Second AC ₹4,900 · First AC ₹6,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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