Ratlam to Wayanad
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh to Wayanad, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 1701 km
Approx Duration: 37.8 hrs
Route overview
Ratlam to Wayanad is about 1701 km by road, roughly 37.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Ratlam to Wayanad
About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ratlam. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 125 km (about 2h 30m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 425. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 575. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 725. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 125 km (about 2h 30m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 851. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1001. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1151. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 125 km (about 2h 30m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1276. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1426. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1576. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 125 km (about 2h 30m of driving) — Arrive in Wayanad
By bus: Ratlam to Wayanad
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Ratlam → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~851 km Takes about 18h 55m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,430.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 851). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Wayanad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Wayanad. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~851 km Takes about 18h 55m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,430.
- Arrive in Wayanad
By train: Ratlam to Wayanad
The nearest railway stations are Ratlam Jn for Ratlam and Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) — departs 12:02 AM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 05:50 AM (+1 day) at Quilandi, 29h 48m
- DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express (12288) — departs 12:02 AM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 06:31 AM (+1 day) at Quilandi, 30h 29m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) — departs 07:54 AM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 08:27 AM (+1 day) at Quilandi, 24h 33m
- AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp (12978) — departs 05:50 PM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 11:10 PM (+1 day) at Quilandi, 29h 20m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) — departs 07:04 PM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 09:16 PM (+1 day) at Quilandi, 26h 12m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1701 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,810 · Sedan ₹22,210 · SUV ₹29,070 · Innova / MUV ₹32,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,720
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,870 · AC Seater ₹3,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,720 · AC Sleeper ₹3,910 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,810
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,050 · Economy ₹1,730 · Third AC ₹2,410 · Second AC ₹3,430 · First AC ₹4,790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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