Bengaluru to Kattappana
The distance from Bengaluru to Kattappana is about 452 km by road, roughly 9 hours (estimated).
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Overview
The distance from Bengaluru to Kattappana is about 452 km by road, roughly 9 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Bengaluru to Kattappana
452 km · ~9h 42m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bengaluru
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.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 226Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 376Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KattappanaKattappana, 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: Bengaluru to Kattappana
452 km · ~10h 3m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bengaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bengaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bengaluru → Kattappana
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~452 km
~10h 3m|Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,320
- Arrive in Kattappana
Kattappana, 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: Bengaluru to Kattappana
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru, Ettumanur (about 63 km away) for Kattappana.
Direct trains
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Bengaluru to Kattappana. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Tiruppur270 km from Bengaluru
Tamil Nadu
- Munnar425 km from Bengaluru
Hotels in Kattappana
Treebo hotels in Thekkady, about 21 km from Kattappana. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
Treebo Kumily Gate Thekkady
Thekkady
Budget Estimate
road
452 km
9 hours
Approximately 452 km by road from Bengaluru to Kattappana, roughly 9 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
452 km
The nearest railway station to Kattappana is Bodinayakkanur railway station, about 39 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Kattappana trip and see the full Bengaluru → Kattappana → next stop route.
Kattappana → Kuttikkanam
About 35 km by road
Kattappana → Ponkunnam
About 60 km by road
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 452 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Cochin International Airport (COK), about 90 km away.
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