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Tonk to Meppadi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tonk, Rajasthan to Meppadi, Kerala.

2111 kmDistance
42.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23320
Sedan₹27540
SUV₹36040
Innova / MUV₹40310
Tempo Traveller₹46740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2320
AC Seater₹3800
Non-AC Sleeper₹3380
AC Sleeper₹4860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5960
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Train
Sleeper₹1300
Economy₹2140
Third AC₹2990
Second AC₹4250
First AC₹5940
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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: Tonk to Meppadi

2111 km · ~45h 33m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tonk

    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. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 422

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 572

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 722

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

  7. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 844

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 994

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1144

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

  10. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1267

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1417

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1567

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

  13. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1689

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1839

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1989

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

  16. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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: Tonk to Meppadi

2111 km · ~46h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Tonk

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

  2. Tonk → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~704 km

    ~15h 39m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 704)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~704 km

    ~15h 39m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1407)

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

  6. change point 2 → Meppadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~704 km

    ~15h 39m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  7. Arrive in Meppadi

    Meppadi, 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: Tonk to Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Siras for Tonk, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 44h 6m in total

AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp#12978 · Superfast
11:19 AMSiras
38h 21m300 stops
01:40 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 4h 20m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
06:00 AMShoranur Jn
1h 25m11 stops
07:25 AMNilambur Road

1 change · 45h 26m in total

AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp#12978 · Superfast
11:19 AMSiras
38h 21m300 stops
01:40 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 5h 20m wait

Palakkad Nilambur Passenger#56611 · Passenger
07:00 AMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
08:45 AMNilambur Road

1 change · 47h 46m in total

AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp#12978 · Superfast
11:19 AMSiras
38h 21m300 stops
01:40 AM+2dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 7h 40m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Fast Passenger#56613 · Passenger
09:20 AMShoranur Jn
1h 45m11 stops
11:05 AMNilambur Road

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

Tonk to Meppadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tonk to Meppadi is about 2111 km by road, roughly 42.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2111 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,320 · Sedan ₹27,540 · SUV ₹36,040 · Innova / MUV ₹40,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,320 · AC Seater ₹3,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,380 · AC Sleeper ₹4,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,960
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,140 · Third AC ₹2,990 · Second AC ₹4,250 · First AC ₹5,940

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

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