Thiruvananthapuram to Omkareshwar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1986 km
Approx Duration: 44.1 hrs
Route overview
Thiruvananthapuram to Omkareshwar is about 1986 km by road, roughly 44.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Thiruvananthapuram to Omkareshwar
About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thiruvananthapuram. 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.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 397. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 547. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 697. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 794. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 944. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1094. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1192. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1342. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1492. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1589. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1739. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1889. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Arrive in Omkareshwar
By bus: Thiruvananthapuram to Omkareshwar
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thiruvananthapuram. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thiruvananthapuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~993 km Takes about 22h 4m. Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 993). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Omkareshwar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Omkareshwar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~993 km Takes about 22h 4m. Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830.
- Arrive in Omkareshwar
By train: Thiruvananthapuram to Omkareshwar
The nearest railway stations are Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram and Sanawad for Omkareshwar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 41h 26m in total: TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp (12431) 07:15 PM Trivandrum Central to 03:36 AM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam Akola Passenger (52975) 06:00 AM Ratlam Jn to 12:41 PM Kotlakheri — change at Ratlam Jn (about 2h 24m wait)
- With one change, 51h 31m in total: KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12217) 09:10 AM Kochuveli to 11:20 PM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam Akola Passenger (52975) 06:00 AM Ratlam Jn to 12:41 PM Kotlakheri — change at Ratlam Jn (about 6h 40m wait)
- With one change, 51h 31m in total: KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp (12483) 09:10 AM Kochuveli to 11:20 PM Ratlam Jn, then Ratlam Akola Passenger (52975) 06:00 AM Ratlam Jn to 12:41 PM Kotlakheri — change at Ratlam Jn (about 6h 40m 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 1986 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,950 · Sedan ₹25,920 · SUV ₹33,910 · Innova / MUV ₹37,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,180 · AC Seater ₹3,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,180 · AC Sleeper ₹4,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,610
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,020 · Third AC ₹2,810 · Second AC ₹4,000 · First AC ₹5,590
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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