Purnia to Vatakara
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purnia, Bihar to Vatakara, 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: Purnia to Vatakara
2616 km · ~56h 19m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Purnia
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.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 436Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 586Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 736Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 872Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1022Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1172Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1308Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1458Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1608Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1744Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1894Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2044Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2180Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2330Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2480Look 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: Purnia to Vatakara
2616 km · ~58h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Purnia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purnia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Purnia → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 872)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1744)
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.
- change point 2 → Vatakara
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~872 km
~19h 23m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- 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: Purnia to Vatakara
Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Iringal for Vatakara.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 58h 48m in total
Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 5h 20m wait
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 42m wait
2 changes · 58h 48m in total
Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 5h 20m wait
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 47m wait
2 changes · 58h 48m in total
Change trains at Chunar — about 2h 22m wait
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 3h 55m 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
Purnia to Vatakara: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purnia to Vatakara is about 2616 km by road, roughly 52.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2616 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,880 · Sedan ₹34,110 · SUV ₹44,620 · Innova / MUV ₹49,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,880 · AC Seater ₹4,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,190 · AC Sleeper ₹6,020 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,650 · Third AC ₹3,690 · Second AC ₹5,260 · First AC ₹7,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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