Shimla to Koduvayur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Koduvayur, 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: Shimla to Koduvayur
2956 km · ~63h 47m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla
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.
122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 845Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 995Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1145Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1267Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1417Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1567Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1689Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1839Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1989Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2111Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2261Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2411Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2534Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2684Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2834Look 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: Shimla to Koduvayur
2956 km · ~65h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~985 km
~21h 53m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 985)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~985 km
~21h 53m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1971)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koduvayur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Koduvayur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~985 km
~21h 53m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Arrive in Koduvayur
Koduvayur, 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: Shimla to Koduvayur
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Palakkad for Koduvayur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 61h 11m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 5m wait
2 changes · 65h 50m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 2h 42m 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
Shimla to Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Koduvayur is about 2956 km by road, roughly 59.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2956 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,620 · Sedan ₹38,530 · SUV ₹50,400 · Innova / MUV ₹56,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,250 · AC Seater ₹5,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,730 · AC Sleeper ₹6,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,800 · Economy ₹2,990 · Third AC ₹4,170 · Second AC ₹5,940 · First AC ₹8,310
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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