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Ratlam to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh to Koduvayur, Kerala.

1845 kmDistance
36.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20400
Sedan₹24090
SUV₹31520
Innova / MUV₹35260
Tempo Traveller₹40890
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2030
AC Seater₹3320
Non-AC Sleeper₹2950
AC Sleeper₹4240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5220
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Train
Sleeper₹1140
Economy₹1880
Third AC₹2610
Second AC₹3720
First AC₹5200
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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: Ratlam to Koduvayur

1845 km · ~40h 14m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ratlam

    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. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

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

  7. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 738

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 888

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1038

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

  10. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1107

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1257

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1407

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

  13. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1476

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1626

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1776

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

  16. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Ratlam to Koduvayur

1845 km · ~41h 2m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ratlam

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ratlam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ratlam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~923 km

    ~20h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 923)

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

  4. change point 1 → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~923 km

    ~20h 31m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,630

  5. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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: Ratlam to Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Ratlam Jn for Ratlam, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 28h 21m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
07:39 AMRunkhera
26h 26m252 stops
10:05 AM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 47m wait

Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express#12678 · Superfast
10:52 AMVallathol Nagar
1h 8m8 stops
12:00 PMKanjikode

1 change · 32h 17m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
06:51 PMRunkhera
23h 19m194 stops
06:10 PM+1dUllal

Change trains at Ullal — about 2h 41m wait

Mangalore Tiruchirappalli Weekly Superfast Express#12654 · Superfast
08:51 PMUllal
6h 17m62 stops
03:08 AM+1dKanjikode

1 change · 33h 52m in total

AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp#12978 · Superfast
05:16 PMRunkhera
26h 28m195 stops
07:44 PM+1dUllal

Change trains at Ullal — about 1h 7m wait

Mangalore Tiruchirappalli Weekly Superfast Express#12654 · Superfast
08:51 PMUllal
6h 17m62 stops
03:08 AM+1dKanjikode

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

Ratlam to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ratlam to Koduvayur is about 1845 km by road, roughly 36.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1845 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,400 · Sedan ₹24,090 · SUV ₹31,520 · Innova / MUV ₹35,260 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,890
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,950 · AC Sleeper ₹4,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,610 · Second AC ₹3,720 · First AC ₹5,200

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

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