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Idukki to Kottayam

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

90 kmDistance
1.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1090
Sedan₹1270
SUV₹1680
Innova / MUV₹1910
Tempo Traveller₹2280
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹100
AC Seater₹160
Non-AC Sleeper₹140
AC Sleeper₹210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹300
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹120
Third AC₹160
Second AC₹210
First AC₹280
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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 Kottayam

90 km · ~1h 48m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Idukki

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

  2. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kottayam

    Kottayam, 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 Kottayam

90 km · ~2h · 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 → Kottayam

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~90 km

    ~2h|Tentative fare ₹100–₹300

  3. 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: Idukki to Kottayam

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

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 2m11 stops
01:30 AMKottayam
Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express
01:08 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 7m11 stops
02:15 AMKottayam
Amrita Express#16344 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 7m11 stops
02:50 AMKottayam
Nilambur Road Trivandrum Rajya Rani Express#16350 · Express
01:43 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 7m11 stops
02:50 AMKottayam
Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
02:18 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 2m11 stops
03:20 AMKottayam

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 Kottayam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Kottayam is about 90 km by road, roughly 1.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 90 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,090 · Sedan ₹1,270 · SUV ₹1,680 · Innova / MUV ₹1,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,280
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹100 · AC Seater ₹160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹140 · AC Sleeper ₹210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹120 · Third AC ₹160 · Second AC ₹210 · First AC ₹280

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

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