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Kottayam to Amaravati

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kottayam, Kerala to Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

1148 kmDistance
23 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12730
Sedan₹15020
SUV₹19670
Innova / MUV₹22010
Tempo Traveller₹25560
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1260
AC Seater₹2070
Non-AC Sleeper₹1840
AC Sleeper₹2640
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3260
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Train
Sleeper₹720
Economy₹1180
Third AC₹1640
Second AC₹2330
First AC₹3240
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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: Kottayam to Amaravati

1148 km · ~24h 58m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kottayam

    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. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 383

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 533

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 683

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

  7. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 765

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 915

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1065

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

  10. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Amaravati

    Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh

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: Kottayam to Amaravati

1148 km · ~25h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kottayam

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

  2. Kottayam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~574 km

    ~12h 45m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,660

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 574)

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

  4. change point 1 → Amaravati

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~574 km

    ~12h 45m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,660

  5. Arrive in Amaravati

    Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kottayam to Amaravati

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Vijayawada Jn for Amaravati.

Direct trains

Trivandrum-Korba Express#16328 · Express
08:35 AMKottayam
21h 12m204 stops
05:47 AM+1dKolanukonda
Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
02:10 PMKottayam
19h 49m164 stops
09:59 AM+1dKrishna Canal
Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
07:10 PMKottayam
20h 27m163 stops
03:37 PM+1dKolanukonda
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
07:10 PMKottayam
20h 29m163 stops
03:39 PM+1dKolanukonda
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
08:05 PMKottayam
19h 52m175 stops
03:57 PM+1dKrishna Canal

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

Kottayam to Amaravati: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kottayam to Amaravati is about 1148 km by road, roughly 23 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1148 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,730 · Sedan ₹15,020 · SUV ₹19,670 · Innova / MUV ₹22,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹25,560
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,260 · AC Seater ₹2,070 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,840 · AC Sleeper ₹2,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹720 · Economy ₹1,180 · Third AC ₹1,640 · Second AC ₹2,330 · First AC ₹3,240

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

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