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Kolar to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolar, Karnataka to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

540 kmDistance
10.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6040
Sedan₹7120
SUV₹9330
Innova / MUV₹10460
Tempo Traveller₹12180
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹590
AC Seater₹970
Non-AC Sleeper₹860
AC Sleeper₹1240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1560
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Train
Sleeper₹350
Economy₹570
Third AC₹790
Second AC₹1110
First AC₹1540
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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: Kolar to Kuttikkanam

540 km · ~11h 28m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolar

    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. 120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 270

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 420

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

  5. 120 km · 2h 24m 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: Kolar to Kuttikkanam

540 km · ~12h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. 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.

  2. Kolar → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~540 km

    ~12h|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560

  3. 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: Kolar to Kuttikkanam

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

Direct trains

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
04:40 PMBangarapet
10h 30m90 stops
03:10 AM+1dEttumanur
BANGALORE - KANNIYAKUMARI Island Exp#16526 · Express
11:10 PMBangarapet
12h 2m93 stops
11:12 AM+1dEttumanur

Other options with a change

1 change · 12h 22m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
04:17 PMByatrayanhalli
6h 11m50 stops
10:28 PMPodanur Jn

Change trains at Podanur Jn — about 50m wait

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
11:18 PMPodanur Jn
5h 21m47 stops
04:39 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 12h 26m in total

Yesvantpur-Coimbatore SF Special#06622 · Superfast
03:23 PMByatrayanhalli
1h 44m12 stops
05:07 PMKunnathur

Change trains at Kunnathur — about 1h 6m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
06:13 PMKunnathur
9h 36m82 stops
03:49 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 12h 27m in total

Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express#16321 · Express
07:46 PMByatrayanhalli
4h 29m34 stops
12:15 AM+1dTotiyapalayam

Change trains at Totiyapalayam — about 1h 1m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
01:16 AMTotiyapalayam
6h 57m57 stops
08:13 AMTiruvalla

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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolar to Kuttikkanam is about 540 km by road, roughly 10.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 540 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,040 · Sedan ₹7,120 · SUV ₹9,330 · Innova / MUV ₹10,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,180
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹860 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,540

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

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