Batala to Kottayam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Batala, Punjab 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: Batala to Kottayam
3218 km · ~69h 42m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Batala
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.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 402Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 552Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 702Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 805Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 955Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1105Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1207Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1357Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1507Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1609Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1759Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1909Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2011Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2161Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2311Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2414Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2564Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2714Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2816Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2966Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3116Look 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: Batala to Kottayam
3218 km · ~71h 32m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Batala
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Batala. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Batala → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 805)
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) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1609)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2414)
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 3 → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- 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: Batala to Kottayam
Nearest railway stations: Batala Junction for Batala, Kottayam for Kottayam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 66h 10m in total
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 7h 23m wait
1 change · 66h 10m in total
Change trains at Sahibabad — about 7h 23m wait
1 change · 69h 54m in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 39m 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
Batala to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Batala to Kottayam is about 3218 km by road, roughly 64.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3218 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,500 · Sedan ₹41,930 · SUV ₹54,860 · Innova / MUV ₹61,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹71,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,540 · AC Seater ₹5,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,150 · AC Sleeper ₹7,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,960 · Economy ₹3,250 · Third AC ₹4,540 · Second AC ₹6,470 · First AC ₹9,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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