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Patna to Vatakara

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Patna, Bihar to Vatakara, Kerala.

2410 kmDistance
48.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26610
Sedan₹31430
SUV₹41120
Innova / MUV₹45990
Tempo Traveller₹53320
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2650
AC Seater₹4340
Non-AC Sleeper₹3860
AC Sleeper₹5540
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6800
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Train
Sleeper₹1480
Economy₹2440
Third AC₹3400
Second AC₹4850
First AC₹6780
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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: Patna to Vatakara

2410 km · ~52h 12m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Patna

    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. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

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

  7. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 803

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 953

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1103

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

  10. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1205

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1355

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1505

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

  13. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1607

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1757

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1907

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

  16. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2008

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2158

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2308

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

  19. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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: Patna to Vatakara

2410 km · ~53h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Patna → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~803 km

    ~17h 51m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 803)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~803 km

    ~17h 51m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1607)

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

  6. change point 2 → Vatakara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~803 km

    ~17h 51m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  7. Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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 Vatakara

Nearest railway stations: Patna Jn for Patna, Iringal for Vatakara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 44h 55m in total

PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12142 · Superfast
11:22 AMDanapur
27h 6m227 stops
02:28 PM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 33m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
05:01 PMKopar Road
15h 16m118 stops
08:17 AM+1dPayyoli

1 change · 45h 37m in total

BHAGALPUR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12335 · Superfast
01:10 PMFatwa
30h 5m237 stops
07:15 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
09:09 PMDiva
13h 38m116 stops
10:47 AM+1dPayyoli

1 change · 45h 37m in total

GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp#15648 · Express
01:10 PMFatwa
30h 50m249 stops
08:00 PM+1dLokmanya Tilak Term

Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 50m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
08:50 PMLokmanya Tilak Term
13h 57m125 stops
10:47 AM+1dPayyoli

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 Vatakara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Patna to Vatakara is about 2410 km by road, roughly 48.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2410 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,610 · Sedan ₹31,430 · SUV ₹41,120 · Innova / MUV ₹45,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,320
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,650 · AC Seater ₹4,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,860 · AC Sleeper ₹5,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,480 · Economy ₹2,440 · Third AC ₹3,400 · Second AC ₹4,850 · First AC ₹6,780

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

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