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Satna to Palakkad

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Satna, Madhya Pradesh to Palakkad, Kerala.

2078 kmDistance
41.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22960
Sedan₹27110
SUV₹35480
Innova / MUV₹39680
Tempo Traveller₹46020
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2290
AC Seater₹3740
Non-AC Sleeper₹3320
AC Sleeper₹4780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5870
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Train
Sleeper₹1280
Economy₹2110
Third AC₹2940
Second AC₹4190
First AC₹5850
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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: Satna to Palakkad

2078 km · ~44h 54m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Satna

    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. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

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

  7. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 831

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 981

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1131

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

  10. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1247

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1397

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1547

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

  13. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1662

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1812

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1962

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

  16. 116 km · 2h 19m 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: Satna to Palakkad

2078 km · ~46h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Satna

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

  2. Satna → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~693 km

    ~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 693)

    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) · ~693 km

    ~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1385)

    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) · ~693 km

    ~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  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: Satna to Palakkad

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

Direct trains

PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express#16360 · Express
03:50 AMSatna
40h310 stops
07:50 PM+1dPalakkad

Other options with a change

1 change · 39h 40m in total

PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express#16360 · Express
03:20 AMKhutaha
26h 38m210 stops
05:58 AM+1dS Venkteswrpalm

Change trains at S Venkteswrpalm — about 40m wait

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
06:38 AMS Venkteswrpalm
12h 22m96 stops
07:00 PMLakkiti

1 change · 39h 41m in total

PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express#16360 · Express
03:20 AMKhutaha
26h 16m208 stops
05:36 AM+1dTettu

Change trains at Tettu — about 41m wait

Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
06:17 AMTettu
12h 44m94 stops
07:01 PMLakkiti

1 change · 40h 49m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
10:19 AMKhutaha
7h 1m50 stops
05:20 PMItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 50m wait

Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
07:10 PMItarsi Jn
31h 58m236 stops
03:08 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

Satna to Palakkad: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Satna to Palakkad is about 2078 km by road, roughly 41.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2078 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,960 · Sedan ₹27,110 · SUV ₹35,480 · Innova / MUV ₹39,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,020
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,290 · AC Seater ₹3,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · AC Sleeper ₹4,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,110 · Third AC ₹2,940 · Second AC ₹4,190 · First AC ₹5,850

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

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