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Kottayam to Cuttack

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

2041 kmDistance
40.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22550
Sedan₹26630
SUV₹34850
Innova / MUV₹38980
Tempo Traveller₹45200
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2250
AC Seater₹3670
Non-AC Sleeper₹3270
AC Sleeper₹4690
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5760
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Train
Sleeper₹1250
Economy₹2070
Third AC₹2890
Second AC₹4110
First AC₹5740
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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 Cuttack

2041 km · ~44h 9m · About 41h 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. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 408

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 558

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 708

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

  7. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 816

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 966

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1116

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

  10. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1225

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1375

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1525

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

  13. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1633

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1783

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1933

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

  16. 108 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, 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 Cuttack

2041 km · ~45h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~680 km

    ~15h 7m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 680)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~680 km

    ~15h 7m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1361)

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

  6. change point 2 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~680 km

    ~15h 7m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950

  7. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, 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 Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
03:45 PMKottayam
35h 7m346 stops
02:52 AM+2dBarang
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
07:10 PMKottayam
35h 52m290 stops
07:02 AM+2dBarang
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
08:05 PMKottayam
35h 54m309 stops
07:59 AM+2dBarang

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 Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kottayam to Cuttack is about 2041 km by road, roughly 40.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2041 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,550 · Sedan ₹26,630 · SUV ₹34,850 · Innova / MUV ₹38,980 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,250 · AC Seater ₹3,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,270 · AC Sleeper ₹4,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,070 · Third AC ₹2,890 · Second AC ₹4,110 · First AC ₹5,740

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

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