Imphal to Ottapalam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Imphal, Manipur to Ottapalam, 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: Imphal to Ottapalam
3150 km · ~67h 40m · About 63h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Imphal
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 450Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 600Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 750Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 900Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1050Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1200Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1350Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1500Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1650Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1800Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1950Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2100Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2250Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2400Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2550Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2700Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2850Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3000Look 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: Imphal to Ottapalam
3150 km · ~70h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Imphal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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.
- change point 3 → Ottapalam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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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