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Darjeeling to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

2957 kmDistance
59.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32630
Sedan₹38540
SUV₹50420
Innova / MUV₹56380
Tempo Traveller₹65350
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3250
AC Seater₹5320
Non-AC Sleeper₹4730
AC Sleeper₹6800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8330
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Train
Sleeper₹1800
Economy₹2990
Third AC₹4170
Second AC₹5940
First AC₹8310
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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: Darjeeling to Kuttikkanam

2957 km · ~63h 48m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Darjeeling

    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. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 422

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 572

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 722

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

  7. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 845

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 995

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1145

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

  10. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1267

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1417

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1567

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

  13. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1690

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1840

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1990

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

  16. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2112

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2262

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2412

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

  19. 122 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2535

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2685

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2835

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

  22. 122 km · 2h 27m 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: Darjeeling to Kuttikkanam

2957 km · ~65h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Darjeeling

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

  2. Darjeeling → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 986)

    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) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1971)

    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) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  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: Darjeeling to Kuttikkanam

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

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Darjeeling to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Darjeeling to Kuttikkanam is about 2957 km by road, roughly 59.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2957 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,630 · Sedan ₹38,540 · SUV ₹50,420 · Innova / MUV ₹56,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,350
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,250 · AC Seater ₹5,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,730 · AC Sleeper ₹6,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,330
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,800 · Economy ₹2,990 · Third AC ₹4,170 · Second AC ₹5,940 · First AC ₹8,310

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

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