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Srikakulam to Vatakara

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh to Vatakara, Kerala.

1512 kmDistance
30.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16730
Sedan₹19760
SUV₹25850
Innova / MUV₹28930
Tempo Traveller₹33560
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1660
AC Seater₹2720
Non-AC Sleeper₹2420
AC Sleeper₹3480
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4280
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Train
Sleeper₹940
Economy₹1540
Third AC₹2150
Second AC₹3050
First AC₹4260
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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: Srikakulam to Vatakara

1512 km · ~32h 54m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Srikakulam

    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. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 378

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 528

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 678

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

  7. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 756

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 906

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1056

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

  10. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1134

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1284

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1434

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

  13. 78 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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: Srikakulam to Vatakara

1512 km · ~33h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Srikakulam

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

  2. Srikakulam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 756)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Vatakara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Vatakara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~756 km

    ~16h 48m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,170

  5. Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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: Srikakulam to Vatakara

Nearest railway stations: Dusi for Srikakulam, Iringal for Vatakara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 45m in total

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
10:09 PMUrlam
13h 46m151 stops
11:55 AM+1dChitteri

Change trains at Chitteri — about 47m wait

West Coast Express#16627 · Express
12:42 PMChitteri
12h 12m104 stops
12:54 AM+1dThalassery

1 change · 28h 54m in total

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
11:25 PMUrlam
25h 11m228 stops
12:36 AM+2dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 4m wait

ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp#11098 · Express
01:40 AMVallathol Nagar
2h 39m33 stops
04:19 AMThalassery

1 change · 29h 35m in total

New Jalpaiguri-Chennai SF Express#12754 · Superfast
11:49 PMUrlam
15h 5m143 stops
02:54 PM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 2h 8m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
05:02 PMBasin Bridge Jn
12h 22m128 stops
05:24 AM+1dThalassery

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

Srikakulam to Vatakara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Srikakulam to Vatakara is about 1512 km by road, roughly 30.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1512 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,730 · Sedan ₹19,760 · SUV ₹25,850 · Innova / MUV ₹28,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,560
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,660 · AC Seater ₹2,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,420 · AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,280
  • Train: Sleeper ₹940 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,150 · Second AC ₹3,050 · First AC ₹4,260

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

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