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Daman to Kottayam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Daman, Daman and Diu to Kottayam, Kerala.

1644 kmDistance
32.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18180
Sedan₹21470
SUV₹28100
Innova / MUV₹31440
Tempo Traveller₹36470
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1810
AC Seater₹2960
Non-AC Sleeper₹2630
AC Sleeper₹3780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4650
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Train
Sleeper₹1020
Economy₹1670
Third AC₹2330
Second AC₹3320
First AC₹4630
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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: Daman to Kottayam

1644 km · ~35h 33m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Daman

    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. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 411

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 561

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 711

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

  7. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 822

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 972

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1122

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

  10. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1233

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1383

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1533

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

  13. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kottayam

    Kottayam, 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: Daman to Kottayam

1644 km · ~36h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Daman

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

  2. Daman → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km

    ~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 822)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Kottayam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km

    ~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  5. 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: Daman to Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Vapi for Daman, Kottayam for Kottayam.

Direct trains

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
08:31 AMVapi
27h 19m195 stops
11:50 AM+1dKottayam
BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express#16311 · Express
05:18 PMVapi
30h 17m198 stops
11:35 PM+1dKottayam
VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express
05:24 PMVapi
30h 11m195 stops
11:35 PM+1dKottayam
GANDHIDHAM - NAGERCOIL Weekly Exp#16335 · Express
05:29 PMVapi
30h 6m188 stops
11:35 PM+1dKottayam
BHAVNAGAR - KOCHUVELI Exp#19260 · Express
05:50 PMVapi
29h 45m196 stops
11:35 PM+1dKottayam

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

Daman to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Daman to Kottayam is about 1644 km by road, roughly 32.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1644 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,180 · Sedan ₹21,470 · SUV ₹28,100 · Innova / MUV ₹31,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,470
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,810 · AC Seater ₹2,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,650
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,670 · Third AC ₹2,330 · Second AC ₹3,320 · First AC ₹4,630

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

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