Satna to Palakkad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Satna, Madhya Pradesh to Palakkad, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
- Start from Satna
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 416Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 566Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 716Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 831Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 981Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1131Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1247Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1397Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1662Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1812Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1962Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
- 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.
- Satna → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~693 km
~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~693 km
~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990
- 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.
- change point 2 → Palakkad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~693 km
~15h 24m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990
- 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
Other options with a change
1 change · 39h 40m in total
Change trains at S Venkteswrpalm — about 40m wait
1 change · 39h 41m in total
Change trains at Tettu — about 41m wait
1 change · 40h 49m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 50m wait
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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