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Raigarh to Vaikom

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raigarh, Chhattisgarh to Vaikom, Kerala.

2007 kmDistance
40.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22180
Sedan₹26190
SUV₹34270
Innova / MUV₹38330
Tempo Traveller₹44450
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2210
AC Seater₹3610
Non-AC Sleeper₹3210
AC Sleeper₹4620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5670
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Train
Sleeper₹1230
Economy₹2040
Third AC₹2840
Second AC₹4040
First AC₹5650
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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: Raigarh to Vaikom

2007 km · ~43h 28m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Raigarh

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

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 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. 101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1204

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1354

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1504

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

  13. 101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1606

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1756

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1906

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

  16. 101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vaikom

    Vaikom, 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: Raigarh to Vaikom

2007 km · ~44h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Raigarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km

    ~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km

    ~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920

  5. 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.

  6. change point 2 → Vaikom

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km

    ~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920

  7. 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

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp#12860 · Superfast
10:16 PMJamga
9h 4m80 stops
07:20 AM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
08:40 AMNagpur
30h 50m240 stops
03:30 PM+1dKottayam

1 change · 42h 56m in total

HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp#12222 · Duronto
04:04 PMJamga
7h 41m76 stops
11:45 PMNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 15m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
04:00 AMNagpur
31h241 stops
11:00 AM+1dKottayam

1 change · 43h 2m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
03:58 PMJamga
7h 34m76 stops
11:32 PMNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 28m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
04:00 AMNagpur
31h241 stops
11:00 AM+1dKottayam

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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