Ara to Kuttikkanam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Kuttikkanam, 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: Ara to Kuttikkanam
2539 km · ~54h 47m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
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.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 846Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 996Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1146Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1270Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1420Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1693Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1843Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1993Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2116Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2266Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2416Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KuttikkanamKuttikkanam, 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: Ara to Kuttikkanam
2539 km · ~56h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km
~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Change buses at a major city (around km 846)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km
~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1693)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kuttikkanam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km
~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- Arrive in Kuttikkanam
Kuttikkanam, 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: Ara to Kuttikkanam
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 52h 25m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 53h 40m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 57m wait
1 change · 55h 13m in total
Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 59m 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
Ara to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Kuttikkanam is about 2539 km by road, roughly 50.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2539 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,030 · Sedan ₹33,110 · SUV ₹43,310 · Innova / MUV ₹48,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,790 · AC Seater ₹4,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,060 · AC Sleeper ₹5,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,160
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,550 · Economy ₹2,570 · Third AC ₹3,580 · Second AC ₹5,110 · First AC ₹7,140
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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