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Chikkamagaluru to Kuttikkanam

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

566 kmDistance
11.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6330
Sedan₹7460
SUV₹9770
Innova / MUV₹10950
Tempo Traveller₹12750
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹620
AC Seater₹1020
Non-AC Sleeper₹910
AC Sleeper₹1300
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1630
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Train
Sleeper₹370
Economy₹600
Third AC₹820
Second AC₹1160
First AC₹1610
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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: Chikkamagaluru to Kuttikkanam

566 km · ~11h 59m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chikkamagaluru

    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. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 283

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 433

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

  5. 133 km · 2h 40m 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: Chikkamagaluru to Kuttikkanam

566 km · ~12h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chikkamagaluru

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

  2. Chikkamagaluru → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~566 km

    ~12h 35m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  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: Chikkamagaluru to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

Direct trains

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
11:12 AMDevanur
15h 58m130 stops
03:10 AM+1dEttumanur

Other options with a change

1 change · 17h 51m in total

Siddhaganga InterCity Express#12726 · Superfast
09:58 AMNagavangala
1h 9m7 stops
11:07 AMAdihalli

Change trains at Adihalli — about 52m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
11:59 AMAdihalli
15h 50m131 stops
03:49 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 18h 9m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:30 AMNagavangala
10h 15m78 stops
08:45 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 40m wait

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
09:25 PMErode Jn
7h 14m63 stops
04:39 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 19h in total

Bangalore City-Hubli Jan Shatabdi#12079 · Jan Shatabdi
08:49 AMBanavar
42m6 stops
09:31 AMAjjampur

Change trains at Ajjampur — about 53m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:24 AMAjjampur
17h 25m139 stops
03:49 AM+1dTiruvalla

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

Chikkamagaluru to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chikkamagaluru to Kuttikkanam is about 566 km by road, roughly 11.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 566 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,330 · Sedan ₹7,460 · SUV ₹9,770 · Innova / MUV ₹10,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,750
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹910 · AC Sleeper ₹1,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,630
  • Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹600 · Third AC ₹820 · Second AC ₹1,160 · First AC ₹1,610

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

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