Raigarh to Vaikom
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raigarh, Chhattisgarh to Vaikom, 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: Raigarh to Vaikom
2007 km · ~43h 28m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Raigarh
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.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 803Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 953Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1103Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1204Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1354Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1504Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1606Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1756Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1906Look 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: Raigarh to Vaikom
2007 km · ~44h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Raigarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Raigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Raigarh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km
~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 669)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaikom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km
~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1338)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vaikom. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Vaikom
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km
~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920
- Arrive in Vaikom
Vaikom, 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: Raigarh to Vaikom
Nearest railway stations: Raigarh for Raigarh, Vaikam Road for Vaikom.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 41h 14m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 42h 56m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 15m wait
1 change · 43h 2m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 28m 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
Raigarh to Vaikom: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Raigarh to Vaikom is about 2007 km by road, roughly 40.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2007 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,180 · Sedan ₹26,190 · SUV ₹34,270 · Innova / MUV ₹38,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,450
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,210 · AC Seater ₹3,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,210 · AC Sleeper ₹4,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,040 · Third AC ₹2,840 · Second AC ₹4,040 · First AC ₹5,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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