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Imphal to Ottapalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Imphal, Manipur to Ottapalam, Kerala.

3150 kmDistance
63 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹34750
Sedan₹41050
SUV₹53700
Innova / MUV₹60050
Tempo Traveller₹69600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3470
AC Seater₹5670
Non-AC Sleeper₹5040
AC Sleeper₹7240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8870
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Train
Sleeper₹1920
Economy₹3180
Third AC₹4440
Second AC₹6330
First AC₹8850
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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: Imphal to Ottapalam

3150 km · ~67h 40m · About 63h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Imphal

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 900

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1050

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1200

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1350

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1500

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1650

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1800

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1950

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2100

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2250

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2400

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2550

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2700

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2850

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3000

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ottapalam

    Ottapalam, 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: Imphal to Ottapalam

3150 km · ~70h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Imphal

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

  2. Imphal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km

    ~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 788)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ottapalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km

    ~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1575)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ottapalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km

    ~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2363)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ottapalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Ottapalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km

    ~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  9. Arrive in Ottapalam

    Ottapalam, 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: Imphal to Ottapalam

Nearest railway stations: Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal, Ottappalam for Ottapalam.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Imphal to Ottapalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Imphal to Ottapalam is about 3150 km by road, roughly 63 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3150 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,750 · Sedan ₹41,050 · SUV ₹53,700 · Innova / MUV ₹60,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,470 · AC Seater ₹5,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,040 · AC Sleeper ₹7,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,870
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,920 · Economy ₹3,180 · Third AC ₹4,440 · Second AC ₹6,330 · First AC ₹8,850

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

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