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Idukki to Cherthala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Idukki, Kerala to Cherthala, Kerala.

111 kmDistance
2.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1320
Sedan₹1540
SUV₹2040
Innova / MUV₹2310
Tempo Traveller₹2740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹120
AC Seater₹200
Non-AC Sleeper₹180
AC Sleeper₹260
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹360
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Train
Sleeper₹100
Economy₹140
Third AC₹190
Second AC₹250
First AC₹340
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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: Idukki to Cherthala

111 km · ~2h 13m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Idukki

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

  2. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cherthala

    Cherthala, 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: Idukki to Cherthala

111 km · ~2h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Idukki

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

  2. Idukki → Cherthala

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~111 km

    ~2h 28m|Tentative fare ₹120–₹360

  3. Arrive in Cherthala

    Cherthala, 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: Idukki to Cherthala

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Shertalai for Cherthala.

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
23m4 stops
12:51 AMKanjiramittam
Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express
01:08 AMErnakulam Jn
25m4 stops
01:33 AMKanjiramittam
Amrita Express#16344 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
25m4 stops
02:08 AMKanjiramittam
Nilambur Road Trivandrum Rajya Rani Express#16350 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
25m4 stops
02:08 AMKanjiramittam
Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
02:18 AMErnakulam Jn
23m4 stops
02:41 AMKanjiramittam

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

Idukki to Cherthala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Cherthala is about 111 km by road, roughly 2.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 111 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,320 · Sedan ₹1,540 · SUV ₹2,040 · Innova / MUV ₹2,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹120 · AC Seater ₹200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹180 · AC Sleeper ₹260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹360
  • Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹140 · Third AC ₹190 · Second AC ₹250 · First AC ₹340

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

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