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Katni to Kuttikkanam

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

2114 kmDistance
42.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23350
Sedan₹27580
SUV₹36090
Innova / MUV₹40370
Tempo Traveller₹46810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2330
AC Seater₹3810
Non-AC Sleeper₹3380
AC Sleeper₹4860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5970
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Train
Sleeper₹1300
Economy₹2140
Third AC₹2990
Second AC₹4260
First AC₹5950
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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: Katni to Kuttikkanam

2114 km · ~45h 37m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katni

    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. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 423

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 573

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 723

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

  7. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 846

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 996

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1146

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

  10. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1268

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1418

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1568

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

  13. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1691

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1841

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1991

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

  16. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Katni to Kuttikkanam

2114 km · ~47h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katni

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

  2. Katni → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km

    ~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 705)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km

    ~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1409)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km

    ~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020

  7. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Katni to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 42h 44m in total

PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12142 · Superfast
09:24 PMJukehi
5h 37m38 stops
03:01 AM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
03:45 AMItarsi Jn
36h 23m274 stops
04:08 PM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 43h 10m in total

CHHAPRA - CHENNAI CENTRAL Ganga Kaveri Exp#12670 · Superfast
08:42 AMJukehi
29h 43m238 stops
02:25 PM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 52m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
03:17 PMBasin Bridge Jn
12h 35m133 stops
03:52 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 43h 33m in total

CHHAPRA - CHENNAI CENTRAL Ganga Kaveri Exp#12670 · Superfast
08:42 AMJukehi
29h 43m238 stops
02:25 PM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 52m wait

Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast
03:17 PMBasin Bridge Jn
12h 58m137 stops
04:15 AM+1dTiruvalla

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

Katni to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katni to Kuttikkanam is about 2114 km by road, roughly 42.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2114 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,350 · Sedan ₹27,580 · SUV ₹36,090 · Innova / MUV ₹40,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,330 · AC Seater ₹3,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,380 · AC Sleeper ₹4,860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,140 · Third AC ₹2,990 · Second AC ₹4,260 · First AC ₹5,950

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

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