Dindigul to Kottayam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Dindigul to Kottayam
236 km · ~5h 3m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dindigul
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ChinnarAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Dindigul to Kottayam
236 km · ~5h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dindigul
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dindigul. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dindigul → Kottayam
AC Seater / Volvo · ~236 km
~5h 15m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹710
Usual tea / meal halts: Idukki (~170 km)
- 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: Dindigul to Kottayam
Nearest railway stations: Dindigul Jn for Dindigul, Kottayam for Kottayam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 14m in total
Change trains at Kaveri — about 42m wait
1 change · 13h 47m in total
Change trains at Totiyapalayam — about 2h 34m wait
1 change · 13h 48m in total
Change trains at Totiyapalayam — about 2h 36m wait
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
Dindigul to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dindigul to Kottayam is about 236 km by road, roughly 4.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Idukki.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 236 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,700 · Sedan ₹3,170 · SUV ₹4,160 · Innova / MUV ₹4,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹540 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹710
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹360 · Second AC ₹500 · First AC ₹690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Kottayam guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kottayam.
Related Tour Packages
- Kottayam Tour Package 1 Day
- Kottayam Tour Package 2 Days
- Peermade Tour Package 2 Days
- Athoor Tour Package
- Dindigul Tour Package 2 Days
- Dindigul tour package
- Kodaikanal Madurai Dindigul Tour Package from Bangalore 4 Days
- Kodaikanal Madurai Dindigul Tour Package from Coimbatore 3 Days
- Kodaikanal Madurai Dindigul Tour Package from Delhi 5 Days
- Kodaikanal Madurai Dindigul Tour Package from Hyderabad 5 Days
- Kodaikanal Madurai Dindigul Tour Package from Mumbai 5 Days
- Kodaikanal Palani Murugan Temple Madurai Dindigul Tour Package 5 Days