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Sasaram to Palakkad

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sasaram, Bihar to Palakkad, Kerala.

2286 kmDistance
45.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25250
Sedan₹29820
SUV₹39010
Innova / MUV₹43630
Tempo Traveller₹50590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2510
AC Seater₹4110
Non-AC Sleeper₹3660
AC Sleeper₹5260
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6450
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Train
Sleeper₹1400
Economy₹2320
Third AC₹3230
Second AC₹4600
First AC₹6430
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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: Sasaram to Palakkad

2286 km · ~49h 43m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sasaram

    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. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 381

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 531

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 681

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

  7. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 762

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 912

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1062

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

  10. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1143

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1293

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1443

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

  13. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1524

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1674

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1824

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

  16. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1905

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2055

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2205

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

  19. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Palakkad

    Palakkad, 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: Sasaram to Palakkad

2286 km · ~50h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sasaram

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

  2. Sasaram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 762)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1524)

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

  6. change point 2 → Palakkad

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  7. Arrive in Palakkad

    Palakkad, 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: Sasaram to Palakkad

Nearest railway stations: Sasaram for Sasaram, Palakkad for Palakkad.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 44h 52m in total

AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp#12358 · Superfast
03:24 AMKhurmabad Road
4h 40m70 stops
08:04 AMAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 1m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:05 AMAsansol Jn
39h 11m358 stops
12:16 AM+2dLakkiti

1 change · 45h 9m in total

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
03:07 AMKhurmabad Road
5h 3m46 stops
08:10 AMAdra Jn

Change trains at Adra Jn — about 1h 55m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
10:05 AMAdra Jn
38h 11m350 stops
12:16 AM+2dLakkiti

1 change · 45h 28m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12302 · Rajdhani
02:48 AMKhurmabad Road
4h 40m55 stops
07:28 AMAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 37m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:05 AMAsansol Jn
39h 11m358 stops
12:16 AM+2dLakkiti

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

Sasaram to Palakkad: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sasaram to Palakkad is about 2286 km by road, roughly 45.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2286 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,250 · Sedan ₹29,820 · SUV ₹39,010 · Innova / MUV ₹43,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,660 · AC Sleeper ₹5,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,320 · Third AC ₹3,230 · Second AC ₹4,600 · First AC ₹6,430

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

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