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Indore to Kottayam

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

1900 kmDistance

38 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹21000

Sedan₹24800

SUV₹32450

Innova / MUV₹36300

Tempo Traveller₹42100

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹2090

AC Seater₹3420

Non-AC Sleeper₹3040

AC Sleeper₹4370

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5370

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Train

Sleeper₹1170

Economy₹1930

Third AC₹2690

Second AC₹3830

First AC₹5350

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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.

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By Car: Indore to Kottayam

1900 km · ~41h 20m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Indore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 380
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 530
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 680
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 760
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 910
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1060
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1140
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1290
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1440
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1520
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1670
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1820
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
80 km · 1h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

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: Indore to Kottayam

1900 km · ~42h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Indore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Indore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Indore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km
~21h 7m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710
Search buses Indore to Kottayam
Change buses at a major city (around km 950)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kottayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km
~21h 7m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710
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Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Indore to Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Indore Jn Bg for Indore, Kottayam for Kottayam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 43h 41m in total

Indore-Nizamuddin Express#12415 · Superfast

04:20 PMIndore Jn Bg

3h 29m17 stops

07:49 PMRohal Khurd

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Rohal Khurd — about 3h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

11:14 PMRohal Khurd

36h 47m287 stops

12:01 PM^+2dChingavanam

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 44h 11m in total

Avantika Express#12962 · Superfast

03:50 PMIndore Jn Bg

2h 49m17 stops

06:39 PMBerawanya

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Berawanya — about 4h 52m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

11:31 PMBerawanya

36h 30m285 stops

12:01 PM^+2dChingavanam

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 45h 12m in total

Indore-Patna Express#19313 · Express

02:00 PMIndore Jn Bg

4h 35m33 stops

06:35 PMBhopal Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 3h 5m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast

09:40 PMBhopal Jn

37h 32m282 stops

11:12 AM^+2dChingavanam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

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