Sivakasi to Ayodhya
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 2578 km
Approx Duration: 57.3 hrs
Route overview
Sivakasi to Ayodhya is about 2578 km by road, roughly 57.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Sivakasi to Ayodhya
About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sivakasi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 430. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 580. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 730. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 859. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1009. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1159. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1289. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1439. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1589. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1719. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1869. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2019. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2148. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2298. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2448. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 130 km (about 2h 36m of driving) — Arrive in Ayodhya
By bus: Sivakasi to Ayodhya
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Sivakasi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sivakasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sivakasi → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km Takes about 19h 5m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 859). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ayodhya. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km Takes about 19h 5m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1719). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ayodhya. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Ayodhya. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~859 km Takes about 19h 5m. Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,460.
- Arrive in Ayodhya
By train: Sivakasi to Ayodhya
The nearest railway stations are Tulukapati for Sivakasi and Ayodhya for Ayodhya. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 57h 7m in total: Nagercoil-Coimbatore Express (16609) 11:25 PM Satur to 07:30 AM Coimbatore Jn, then Coimbatore-Jaipur Express (12969) 09:15 AM Coimbatore Jn to 06:00 PM Bhopal Jn, then Indore-Rajendranagar Express (19321) 06:55 PM Bhopal Jn to 08:32 AM Ulna Bhari — change at Coimbatore Jn (about 1h 45m wait) and Bhopal Jn (about 55m wait)
- With two changes, 59h 57m in total: SENGOTTAI - CHENNAI EGMORE Pothigai SF Exp (12662) 08:35 PM Srivilliputtur to 04:00 AM Villupuram Jn, then Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express (22403) 09:50 AM Villupuram Jn to 02:45 PM Bhopal Jn, then Indore-Rajendranagar Express (19321) 06:55 PM Bhopal Jn to 08:32 AM Ulna Bhari — change at Villupuram Jn (about 5h 50m wait) and Bhopal Jn (about 4h 10m wait)
- With two changes, 63h 18m in total: Tuticorin Mysore Express (16731) 06:07 PM Satur to 05:22 AM Baiyyappanahali, then YESVANTPUR - LUCKNOW SF Exp (12539) 11:08 AM Baiyyappanahali to 06:15 PM Belkhera, then MUMBAI LTT - FAIZABAD Saket Exp (11067) 07:36 PM Belkhera to 09:25 AM Faizabad Jn — change at Baiyyappanahali (about 5h 46m wait) and Belkhera (about 1h 21m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2578 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,460 · Sedan ₹33,610 · SUV ₹43,980 · Innova / MUV ₹49,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,020
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,840 · AC Seater ₹4,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,120 · AC Sleeper ₹5,930 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,270
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,610 · Third AC ₹3,640 · Second AC ₹5,190 · First AC ₹7,250
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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