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Erode to Kuttikkanam

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

276 kmDistance
5.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3140
Sedan₹3690
SUV₹4840
Innova / MUV₹5440
Tempo Traveller₹6370
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹300
AC Seater₹500
Non-AC Sleeper₹440
AC Sleeper₹630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹820
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Train
Sleeper₹200
Economy₹310
Third AC₹420
Second AC₹580
First AC₹800
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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: Erode to Kuttikkanam

276 km · ~5h 51m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Erode

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Palani

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 126 km · 2h 31m 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: Erode to Kuttikkanam

276 km · ~6h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Erode

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

  2. Erode → Kuttikkanam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~276 km

    ~6h 8m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹820

    Usual tea / meal halts: Kodaikanal (~170 km)

  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: Erode to Kuttikkanam

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

Direct trains

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
01:10 AMErode Jn
6h 14m53 stops
07:24 AMEttumanur
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
02:20 AMErode Jn
6h 51m57 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express
02:20 AMErode Jn
6h 51m58 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast
02:20 AMErode Jn
6h 51m58 stops
09:11 AMEttumanur
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
09:50 AMErode Jn
6h 50m57 stops
04:40 PMEttumanur

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

Erode to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Kuttikkanam is about 276 km by road, roughly 5.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Munnar.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 276 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,140 · Sedan ₹3,690 · SUV ₹4,840 · Innova / MUV ₹5,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,370
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹310 · Third AC ₹420 · Second AC ₹580 · First AC ₹800

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

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