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Rishikesh to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand to Koduvayur, Kerala.

2816 kmDistance
56.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31080
Sedan₹36710
SUV₹48020
Innova / MUV₹53700
Tempo Traveller₹62250
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3100
AC Seater₹5070
Non-AC Sleeper₹4510
AC Sleeper₹6480
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7930
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Train
Sleeper₹1720
Economy₹2850
Third AC₹3970
Second AC₹5660
First AC₹7910
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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: Rishikesh to Koduvayur

2816 km · ~60h 59m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    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. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

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

  7. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 805

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 955

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1105

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

  10. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1207

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1357

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1507

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

  13. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1609

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1759

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1909

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

  16. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2011

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2161

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2311

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

  19. 102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2414

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2564

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2714

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

  22. 102 km · 2h 3m 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: Rishikesh to Koduvayur

2816 km · ~62h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

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

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~939 km

    ~20h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 939)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~939 km

    ~20h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1877)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~939 km

    ~20h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,680

  7. 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: Rishikesh to Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 52h 53m in total

Uttranchal Express#19566 · Express
06:37 AMDoiwala
6h 33m43 stops
01:10 PMTilak Bridge

Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 1h 6m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
02:16 PMTilak Bridge
45h 14m328 stops
11:30 AM+2dMankarai

1 change · 52h 53m in total

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
06:37 AMDoiwala
8h 41m66 stops
03:18 PMChata

Change trains at Chata — about 1h 32m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
04:50 PMChata
42h 40m314 stops
11:30 AM+2dMankarai

1 change · 52h 54m in total

Ujjaini Express#14310 · Express
06:36 AMDoiwala
7h 56m52 stops
02:32 PMPalwal

Change trains at Palwal — about 1h 14m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
03:46 PMPalwal
43h 44m319 stops
11:30 AM+2dMankarai

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

Rishikesh to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Koduvayur is about 2816 km by road, roughly 56.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2816 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,080 · Sedan ₹36,710 · SUV ₹48,020 · Innova / MUV ₹53,700 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,250
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,100 · AC Seater ₹5,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,510 · AC Sleeper ₹6,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,930
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,720 · Economy ₹2,850 · Third AC ₹3,970 · Second AC ₹5,660 · First AC ₹7,910

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

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