Kolar to Kottayam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolar, Karnataka to Kottayam, 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: Kolar to Kottayam
561 km · ~11h 53m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolar
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.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 281Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 431Look 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: Kolar to Kottayam
561 km · ~12h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kolar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolar → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~561 km
~12h 28m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620
- Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, 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: Kolar to Kottayam
Nearest railway stations: Bangarapet for Kolar, Kottayam for Kottayam.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 12h 1m in total
Change trains at Podanur Jn — about 50m wait
1 change · 12h 3m in total
Change trains at Totiyapalayam — about 1h 1m wait
1 change · 12h 9m in total
Change trains at Kunnathur — about 1h 6m wait
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
Kolar to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolar to Kottayam is about 561 km by road, roughly 11.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 561 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,270 · Sedan ₹7,390 · SUV ₹9,690 · Innova / MUV ₹10,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹900 · AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,620
- Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹820 · Second AC ₹1,150 · First AC ₹1,600
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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