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Jalandhar to Ottapalam

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

2973 kmDistance

59.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32800

Sedan₹38750

SUV₹50690

Innova / MUV₹56690

Tempo Traveller₹65710

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3270

AC Seater₹5350

Non-AC Sleeper₹4760

AC Sleeper₹6840

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8370

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Train

Sleeper₹1810

Economy₹3000

Third AC₹4190

Second AC₹5980

First AC₹8350

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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: Jalandhar to Ottapalam

2973 km · ~64h 8m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Jalandhar
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.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 425
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 575
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 725
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 849
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 999
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1149
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1274
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1424
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1574
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1699
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1849
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1999
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2124
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2274
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2424
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2548
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2698
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2848
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ottapalam
Ottapalam, Kerala
Hotels in Ottapalam

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: Jalandhar to Ottapalam

2973 km · ~66h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Jalandhar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jalandhar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Jalandhar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~991 km
~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Jalandhar to Ottapalam
Change buses at a major city (around km 991)
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) · ~991 km
~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Jalandhar to Ottapalam
Change buses at a major city (around km 1982)
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 → Ottapalam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~991 km
~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Jalandhar to Ottapalam
Arrive in Ottapalam
Ottapalam, Kerala
Hotels in Ottapalam

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

By Train: Jalandhar to Ottapalam

Nearest railway stations: Jalandhar City for Jalandhar, Ottappalam for Ottapalam.

Direct trains

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express

03:45 AMJalandhar Cant

55h 58m394 stops

11:43 AM^+2dOttappalam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Navyug Express#16688 · Express

03:45 AMJalandhar Cant

56h 10m394 stops

11:55 AM^+2dOttappalam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast

07:20 AMJalandhar City

49h 15m409 stops

08:35 AM^+2dShoranur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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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