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Satara to Nilakkal

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Satara, Maharashtra to Nilakkal, Kerala.

1271 kmDistance

25.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹14080

Sedan₹16620

SUV₹21760

Innova / MUV₹24350

Tempo Traveller₹28260

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1400

AC Seater₹2290

Non-AC Sleeper₹2030

AC Sleeper₹2920

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3610

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Train

Sleeper₹790

Economy₹1300

Third AC₹1810

Second AC₹2570

First AC₹3590

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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.

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By Car: Satara to Nilakkal

1271 km · ~27h 25m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Satara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 424
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 574
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 724
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 847
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 997
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1147
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, Kerala
Hotels in Nilakkal

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: Satara to Nilakkal

1271 km · ~28h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Satara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Satara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Satara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~636 km
~14h 8m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830
Search buses Satara to Nilakkal
Change buses at a major city (around km 636)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nilakkal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Nilakkal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~636 km
~14h 8m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830
Search buses Satara to Nilakkal
Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, Kerala
Hotels in Nilakkal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Satara to Nilakkal

Nearest railway stations: Satara for Satara, Chengannur (about 43 km away) for Nilakkal.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 29h 7m in total

PUNE - ERNAKULAM Poorna Exp#11097 · Express

01:50 AMPalsi

26h 30m158 stops

04:20 AM^+1dErnakulam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Ernakulam Jn — about 40m wait

Vanchinad Express#16303 · Express

05:00 AMErnakulam Jn

1h 57m16 stops

06:57 AMCheriyanad

CCRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 29h 39m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - VASCO DA GAMA Goa Exp#12780 · Superfast

06:49 PMPalsi

11h 6m51 stops

05:55 AM^+1dMajorda

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Majorda — about 1h wait

VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express

06:55 AMMajorda

17h 33m125 stops

12:28 AM^+1dCheriyanad

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 29h 39m in total

H.Nizamuddin Hubli Goa Express Slip#12780-Slip · Superfast

06:49 PMPalsi

11h 6m47 stops

05:55 AM^+1dMajorda

2ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Majorda — about 1h wait

VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express

06:55 AMMajorda

17h 33m125 stops

12:28 AM^+1dCheriyanad

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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