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Darbhanga to Kuttikkanam

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

2689 kmDistance
53.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29680
Sedan₹35060
SUV₹45860
Innova / MUV₹51290
Tempo Traveller₹59460
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2960
AC Seater₹4840
Non-AC Sleeper₹4300
AC Sleeper₹6180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7580
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Train
Sleeper₹1640
Economy₹2720
Third AC₹3790
Second AC₹5410
First AC₹7560
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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: Darbhanga to Kuttikkanam

2689 km · ~57h 47m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Darbhanga

    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. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

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

  7. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 896

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1046

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1196

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

  10. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1345

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1495

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1645

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

  13. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1793

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1943

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2093

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

  16. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2241

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2391

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2541

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

  19. 148 km · 2h 58m 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: Darbhanga to Kuttikkanam

2689 km · ~59h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Darbhanga

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

  2. Darbhanga → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 896)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1793)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  7. 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: Darbhanga to Kuttikkanam

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 58h 24m in total

Darbhanga-Puri Weekly Express#18420 · Express
07:00 AMDarbhanga Jn
12h 35m77 stops
07:35 PMKharagpur Jn

Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 6h 10m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
01:45 AMKharagpur Jn
39h 39m345 stops
05:24 PM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 58h 59m in total

Ganga Sagar Express#13186 · Express
05:15 PMSakri Jn
8h 37m52 stops
01:52 AM+1dKalipahari

Change trains at Kalipahari — about 6h 58m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
08:50 AMKalipahari
43h 24m399 stops
04:14 AM+2dTiruvalla

1 change · 59h 37m in total

DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp#12577 · Superfast
04:15 PMDarbhanga Jn
46h 3m386 stops
02:18 PM+2dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 59m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
03:17 PMBasin Bridge Jn
12h 35m133 stops
03:52 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

Darbhanga to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Darbhanga to Kuttikkanam is about 2689 km by road, roughly 53.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2689 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,680 · Sedan ₹35,060 · SUV ₹45,860 · Innova / MUV ₹51,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,460
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,960 · AC Seater ₹4,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,300 · AC Sleeper ₹6,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,580
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,640 · Economy ₹2,720 · Third AC ₹3,790 · Second AC ₹5,410 · First AC ₹7,560

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

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