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Ballari to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ballari, Karnataka to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

804 kmDistance
16.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8940
Sedan₹10550
SUV₹13820
Innova / MUV₹15480
Tempo Traveller₹17990
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹880
AC Seater₹1450
Non-AC Sleeper₹1290
AC Sleeper₹1850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2300
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Train
Sleeper₹510
Economy₹830
Third AC₹1160
Second AC₹1640
First AC₹2280
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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: Ballari to Kuttikkanam

804 km · ~17h 25m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ballari

    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. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

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

  7. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Ballari to Kuttikkanam

804 km · ~17h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ballari

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

  2. Ballari → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. 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: Ballari to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Bellary Jn for Ballari, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 29h 1m in total

Haripriya Express#17416 · Express
11:13 PMKudatini
8h 55m45 stops
08:08 AM+1dRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 5h 10m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
01:18 PMRenigunta Jn
14h 56m120 stops
04:14 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 29h 20m in total

Hubli Tirupati InterCity Passenger#57273 · Passenger
10:19 AMKudatini
10h 41m46 stops
09:00 PMTirupati Main

Change trains at Tirupati Main — about 3h 35m wait

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
12:35 AMTirupati Main
15h 4m112 stops
03:39 PMTiruvalla

1 change · 29h 49m in total

Hubli Tirupati InterCity Passenger#57273 · Passenger
10:19 AMKudatini
9h 56m45 stops
08:15 PMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 4h 50m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
01:05 AMRenigunta Jn
15h 3m112 stops
04:08 PMTiruvalla

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

Ballari to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ballari to Kuttikkanam is about 804 km by road, roughly 16.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 804 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,940 · Sedan ₹10,550 · SUV ₹13,820 · Innova / MUV ₹15,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,990
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹880 · AC Seater ₹1,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹830 · Third AC ₹1,160 · Second AC ₹1,640 · First AC ₹2,280

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

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