Ajmer to Kottayam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ajmer, Rajasthan to Kottayam, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Ajmer to Kottayam
2450 km · ~53h · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ajmer
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 408Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 558Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 708Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 817Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 967Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1117Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1225Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1375Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1525Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1633Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1783Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1933Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2042Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2192Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2342Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Ajmer to Kottayam
2450 km · ~54h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ajmer
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ajmer. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ajmer → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km
~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Change buses at a major city (around km 817)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kottayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km
~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1633)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kottayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km
~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, 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: Ajmer to Kottayam
Nearest railway stations: Ajmer Jn for Ajmer, Kottayam for Kottayam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 43h 52m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 16m wait
1 change · 45h 41m in total
Change trains at Palanpur Jn — about 42m wait
1 change · 45h 41m in total
Change trains at Sabarmati Jn — about 1h 31m wait
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
Ajmer to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ajmer to Kottayam is about 2450 km by road, roughly 49 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2450 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,050 · Sedan ₹31,950 · SUV ₹41,800 · Innova / MUV ₹46,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,700 · AC Seater ₹4,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,920 · AC Sleeper ₹5,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,480 · Third AC ₹3,460 · Second AC ₹4,930 · First AC ₹6,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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