Kolar to Kumarakom
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kolar, Karnataka to Kumarakom, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 565 km
Approx Duration: 12.6 hrs
Route overview
Kolar to Kumarakom is about 565 km by road, roughly 12.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Kolar to Kumarakom
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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 39m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 283. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 433. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 133 km (about 2h 39m of driving) — Arrive in Kumarakom
By bus: Kolar to Kumarakom
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 → Kumarakom. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~565 km Takes about 12h 33m. Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630.
- Arrive in Kumarakom
By train: Kolar to Kumarakom
The nearest railway stations are Bangarapet for Kolar and Kottayam for Kumarakom. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12777) — departs 04:40 PM from Bangarapet, arrives 03:18 AM (+1 day) at Kumaranallur, 10h 38m
- BANGALORE - KANNIYAKUMARI Island Exp (16526) — departs 11:10 PM from Bangarapet, arrives 11:21 AM (+1 day) at Kumaranallur, 12h 11m
- With one change, 12h 1m in total: HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12777) 04:17 PM Byatrayanhalli to 10:28 PM Podanur Jn, then Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express (12695) 11:18 PM Podanur Jn to 04:18 AM Chingavanam — change at Podanur Jn (about 50m wait)
- With one change, 12h 3m in total: Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express (16321) 07:46 PM Byatrayanhalli to 12:15 AM Totiyapalayam, then Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail (12623) 01:16 AM Totiyapalayam to 07:49 AM Chingavanam — change at Totiyapalayam (about 1h 1m wait)
- With one change, 12h 9m in total: Yesvantpur-Coimbatore SF Special (06622) 03:23 PM Byatrayanhalli to 05:07 PM Kunnathur, then HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp (12777) 06:13 PM Kunnathur to 03:32 AM Chingavanam — change at Kunnathur (about 1h 6m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 565 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,320 · Sedan ₹7,450 · SUV ₹9,760 · Innova / MUV ₹10,940 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹900 · AC Sleeper ₹1,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹600 · Third AC ₹820 · Second AC ₹1,160 · First AC ₹1,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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