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Rupnagar to Pizhala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rupnagar, Punjab to Pizhala, Kerala.

3024 kmDistance
60.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33360
Sedan₹39410
SUV₹51560
Innova / MUV₹57660
Tempo Traveller₹66830
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3330
AC Seater₹5440
Non-AC Sleeper₹4840
AC Sleeper₹6960
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8520
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Train
Sleeper₹1840
Economy₹3050
Third AC₹4260
Second AC₹6080
First AC₹8500
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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: Rupnagar to Pizhala

3024 km · ~65h 9m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rupnagar

    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. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 432

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 582

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 732

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

  7. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 864

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1014

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1164

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

  10. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1296

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1446

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1596

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

  13. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1728

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1878

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2028

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

  16. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2160

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2310

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2460

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

  19. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2592

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2742

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2892

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

  22. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pizhala

    Pizhala, 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: Rupnagar to Pizhala

3024 km · ~67h 12m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rupnagar

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

  2. Rupnagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 756)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1512)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2268)

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

  8. change point 3 → Pizhala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  9. Arrive in Pizhala

    Pizhala, 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: Rupnagar to Pizhala

Nearest railway stations: Rupnagar for Rupnagar, Edappally for Pizhala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 52h 16m in total

Una-New Delhi Janshatabdi#12058 · Jan Shatabdi
05:54 AMKiratpur Sahib
1h 29m9 stops
07:23 AMChandigarh

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 1h 37m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
49h 10m412 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 52h 16m in total

Una Chandigarh Haridwar Link Jan Shatabdi#12064 · Jan Shatabdi
05:54 AMKiratpur Sahib
1h 29m9 stops
07:23 AMChandigarh

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 1h 37m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
49h 10m412 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 52h 56m in total

Una-New Delhi Janshatabdi#12058 · Jan Shatabdi
05:54 AMKiratpur Sahib
2h 36m14 stops
08:30 AMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 1h 45m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
10:15 AMAmbala Cant Jn
48h 35m407 stops
10:50 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

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

Rupnagar to Pizhala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rupnagar to Pizhala is about 3024 km by road, roughly 60.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3024 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,360 · Sedan ₹39,410 · SUV ₹51,560 · Innova / MUV ₹57,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,830
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,330 · AC Seater ₹5,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,840 · AC Sleeper ₹6,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,520
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,840 · Economy ₹3,050 · Third AC ₹4,260 · Second AC ₹6,080 · First AC ₹8,500

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

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