Kottayam to Etawah
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kottayam, Kerala to Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Etawah
2509 km · ~54h 11m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kottayam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 836Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 986Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1136Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1255Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1405Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1673Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1823Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1973Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2091Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2241Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2391Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Etawah
2509 km · ~55h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Kottayam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 836)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Etawah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1673)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Etawah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Etawah
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Arrive in Etawah
Etawah, Uttar 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 Etawah
Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Etawah for Etawah.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 53h 31m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 2h 1m wait
1 change · 53h 35m in total
Change trains at Chhayapuri — about 4h 15m wait
1 change · 53h 40m in total
Change trains at Runkhera — about 4h 51m wait
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
Kottayam to Etawah: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kottayam to Etawah is about 2509 km by road, roughly 50.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2509 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,700 · Sedan ₹32,720 · SUV ₹42,800 · Innova / MUV ₹47,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,500
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,760 · AC Seater ₹4,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,010 · AC Sleeper ₹5,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,540 · Economy ₹2,540 · Third AC ₹3,540 · Second AC ₹5,050 · First AC ₹7,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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