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Kashipur to Ottapalam

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

2688 kmDistance
53.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29670
Sedan₹35040
SUV₹45850
Innova / MUV₹51270
Tempo Traveller₹59440
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2960
AC Seater₹4840
Non-AC Sleeper₹4300
AC Sleeper₹6180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7580
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Train
Sleeper₹1640
Economy₹2720
Third AC₹3790
Second AC₹5410
First AC₹7560
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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: Kashipur to Ottapalam

2688 km · ~57h 46m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kashipur

    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. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 448

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 598

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 748

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

  7. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 896

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1046

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1196

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

  10. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1344

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1494

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1644

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

  13. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1792

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1942

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2092

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

  16. 148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2240

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2390

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2540

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

  19. 148 km · 2h 58m 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: Kashipur to Ottapalam

2688 km · ~59h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kashipur

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

  2. Kashipur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 896)

    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) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1792)

    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 → Ottapalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~896 km

    ~19h 55m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  7. 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: Kashipur to Ottapalam

Nearest railway stations: Kashipur for Kashipur, Ottappalam for Ottapalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 58h 56m in total

Corbett Park Link Express#25014 · Express
10:02 PMPirumadara
5h 3m35 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:30 PMGhaziabad
44h 28m357 stops
08:58 AM+2dWadakancheri

1 change · 71h 52m in total

RAMNAGAR - VARANASI Passenger#55322 · Passenger
08:57 PMPirumadara
18h 48m107 stops
03:45 PM+1dVaranasi Jn

Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 5h 30m wait

PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express#16360 · Express
09:15 PMVaranasi Jn
47h 34m365 stops
08:49 PM+2dWadakancheri

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.

Transport Options

Kashipur to Ottapalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kashipur to Ottapalam is about 2688 km by road, roughly 53.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2688 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,670 · Sedan ₹35,040 · SUV ₹45,850 · Innova / MUV ₹51,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,440
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,960 · AC Seater ₹4,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,300 · AC Sleeper ₹6,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,580
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,640 · Economy ₹2,720 · Third AC ₹3,790 · Second AC ₹5,410 · First AC ₹7,560

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

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