Diphu to Kottayam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Diphu, Assam 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: Diphu to Kottayam
3300 km · ~71h 20m · About 66h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Diphu
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 413Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 563Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 713Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 825Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 975Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1125Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1238Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1388Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1650Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1800Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1950Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2063Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2213Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2363Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2475Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2625Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2775Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2888Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3038Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3188Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Diphu to Kottayam
3300 km · ~73h 20m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Diphu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Diphu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Diphu → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km
~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360
- Change buses at a major city (around km 825)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km
~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1650)
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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km
~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2475)
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.
- change point 3 → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km
~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360
- 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: Diphu to Kottayam
Nearest railway stations: Diphu for Diphu, Kottayam for Kottayam.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 65h 24m in total
Change trains at Jalpaiguri Road — about 43m wait
1 change · 66h 34m in total
Change trains at Guwahati — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 66h 34m in total
Change trains at Kamakhya — about 41m 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
Diphu to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Diphu to Kottayam is about 3300 km by road, roughly 66 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3300 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,400 · Sedan ₹43,000 · SUV ₹56,250 · Innova / MUV ₹62,900 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,630 · AC Seater ₹5,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,280 · AC Sleeper ₹7,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,010 · Economy ₹3,330 · Third AC ₹4,650 · Second AC ₹6,630 · First AC ₹9,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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