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Kottayam to Brahmapur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kottayam, Kerala to Brahmapur, Odisha.

1818 kmDistance
36.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20100
Sedan₹23730
SUV₹31060
Innova / MUV₹34740
Tempo Traveller₹40300
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2000
AC Seater₹3270
Non-AC Sleeper₹2910
AC Sleeper₹4180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5140
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Train
Sleeper₹1120
Economy₹1850
Third AC₹2580
Second AC₹3670
First AC₹5120
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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 Brahmapur

1818 km · ~39h 42m · About 36h of driving split over 5 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. 64 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 364

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 514

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 664

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

  7. 64 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 727

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 877

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1027

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

  10. 64 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1091

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1241

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1391

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

  13. 64 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1454

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1604

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1754

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

  16. 64 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Brahmapur

    Brahmapur, Odisha

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 Brahmapur

1818 km · ~40h 24m · 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) · ~909 km

    ~20h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 909)

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

  4. change point 1 → Brahmapur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~909 km

    ~20h 12m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,600

  5. Arrive in Brahmapur

    Brahmapur, Odisha

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 Brahmapur

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Brahmapur for Brahmapur.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
03:45 PMKottayam
31h 53m313 stops
11:38 PM+1dBrahmapur
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
07:10 PMKottayam
32h 7m259 stops
03:17 AM+2dBrahmapur
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
08:05 PMKottayam
32h 35m276 stops
04:40 AM+2dBrahmapur

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 Brahmapur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kottayam to Brahmapur is about 1818 km by road, roughly 36.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1818 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,100 · Sedan ₹23,730 · SUV ₹31,060 · Innova / MUV ₹34,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,300
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,000 · AC Seater ₹3,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,910 · AC Sleeper ₹4,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,120 · Economy ₹1,850 · Third AC ₹2,580 · Second AC ₹3,670 · First AC ₹5,120

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

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