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Dindigul to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

183 kmDistance
3.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2110
Sedan₹2480
SUV₹3260
Innova / MUV₹3680
Tempo Traveller₹4330
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹200
AC Seater₹330
Non-AC Sleeper₹290
AC Sleeper₹420
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹560
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹210
Third AC₹290
Second AC₹400
First AC₹540
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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: Dindigul to Kuttikkanam

183 km · ~3h 40m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dindigul

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 183 km · 3h 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: Dindigul to Kuttikkanam

183 km · ~4h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Dindigul → Kuttikkanam

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~183 km

    ~4h 4m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹560

  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: Dindigul to Kuttikkanam

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h 38m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
08:35 PMKodaikanal Road
3h 44m15 stops
12:19 AM+1dKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 42m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
01:01 AMKaveri
7h 12m59 stops
08:13 AMTiruvalla

1 change · 13h 36m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - TRIVANDRUM Anantapuri Exp#16723 · Express
02:23 AMAyyalur
8h 42m51 stops
11:05 AMTrivandrum Central

Change trains at Trivandrum Central — about 1h 45m wait

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:50 PMTrivandrum Central
3h 9m32 stops
03:59 PMEttumanur

1 change · 13h 54m in total

HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp#12665 · Superfast
04:46 AMAyyalur
6h 14m38 stops
11:00 AMNagercoil Jn

Change trains at Nagercoil Jn — about 2h 30m wait

NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
01:30 PMNagercoil Jn
5h 10m45 stops
06:40 PMEttumanur

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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dindigul to Kuttikkanam is about 183 km by road, roughly 3.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Idukki.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 183 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,110 · Sedan ₹2,480 · SUV ₹3,260 · Innova / MUV ₹3,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,330
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹290 · AC Sleeper ₹420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹210 · Third AC ₹290 · Second AC ₹400 · First AC ₹540

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

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