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Kottayam to Mapusa

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

948 kmDistance
19 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10530
Sedan₹12420
SUV₹16270
Innova / MUV₹18210
Tempo Traveller₹21160
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1040
AC Seater₹1710
Non-AC Sleeper₹1520
AC Sleeper₹2180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2700
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Train
Sleeper₹600
Economy₹980
Third AC₹1360
Second AC₹1930
First AC₹2680
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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 Mapusa

948 km · ~19h 58m · About 19h 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. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 316

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 466

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

  5. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 632

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 782

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

  7. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mapusa

    Mapusa, Goa

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 Mapusa

948 km · ~21h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Mapusa

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~948 km

    ~21h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  3. Arrive in Mapusa

    Mapusa, Goa

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 Mapusa

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Thivim for Mapusa.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:30 AMKottayam
14h 37m120 stops
02:07 AM+1dThivim
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
11:30 AMKottayam
14h 47m123 stops
02:17 AM+1dThivim
KOCHUVELI - BIKANER Express#16312 · Express
06:25 PMKottayam
17h 9m124 stops
11:34 AM+1dThivim
NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
06:25 PMKottayam
17h 9m123 stops
11:34 AM+1dThivim
TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
06:25 PMKottayam
17h 15m123 stops
11:40 AM+1dThivim

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 Mapusa: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kottayam to Mapusa is about 948 km by road, roughly 19 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 948 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,530 · Sedan ₹12,420 · SUV ₹16,270 · Innova / MUV ₹18,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,040 · AC Seater ₹1,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,520 · AC Sleeper ₹2,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹600 · Economy ₹980 · Third AC ₹1,360 · Second AC ₹1,930 · First AC ₹2,680

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

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