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Vijayawada to Thodupuzha

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

1103 kmDistance
22.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12230
Sedan₹14440
SUV₹18900
Innova / MUV₹21160
Tempo Traveller₹24570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1210
AC Seater₹1990
Non-AC Sleeper₹1760
AC Sleeper₹2540
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3140
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Train
Sleeper₹690
Economy₹1130
Third AC₹1570
Second AC₹2240
First AC₹3120
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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: Vijayawada to Thodupuzha

1103 km · ~24h 4m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vijayawada

    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. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 368

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 518

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 668

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

  7. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 735

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 885

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1035

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

  10. 68 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Thodupuzha

    Thodupuzha, 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: Vijayawada to Thodupuzha

1103 km · ~24h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vijayawada

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

  2. Vijayawada → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~552 km

    ~12h 16m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 552)

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

  4. change point 1 → Thodupuzha

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~552 km

    ~12h 16m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600

  5. Arrive in Thodupuzha

    Thodupuzha, 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: Vijayawada to Thodupuzha

Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada, Ernakulam Jn (about 48 km away) for Thodupuzha.

Direct trains

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
02:45 AMVijayawada Jn
17h 52m149 stops
08:37 PMChovvara
Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
03:00 AMVijayawada Jn
17h 37m145 stops
08:37 PMChovvara
Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
11:15 AMVijayawada Jn
17h 39m149 stops
04:54 AM+1dChovvara
Millennium Express#12646 · Superfast
11:15 AMVijayawada Jn
17h 39m149 stops
04:54 AM+1dChovvara
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:00 PMVijayawada Jn
17h 46m150 stops
08:46 AM+1dChovvara

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

Vijayawada to Thodupuzha: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vijayawada to Thodupuzha is about 1103 km by road, roughly 22.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1103 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,230 · Sedan ₹14,440 · SUV ₹18,900 · Innova / MUV ₹21,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,210 · AC Seater ₹1,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,760 · AC Sleeper ₹2,540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹690 · Economy ₹1,130 · Third AC ₹1,570 · Second AC ₹2,240 · First AC ₹3,120

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

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