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Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kottayam, Kerala to McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh.

Approx Distance: 3274 km

Approx Duration: 72.8 hrs

Route overview

Kottayam to McLeod Ganj is about 3274 km by road, roughly 72.8 hours of travel time.

By car: Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

About 65h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

Start from Kottayam. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 409. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 559. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 709. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 819. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 969. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1119. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1228. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1378. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1528. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1637. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1787. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1937. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2046. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2196. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2346. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2456. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2606. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2756. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2865. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3015. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3165. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Arrive in McLeod Ganj

By bus: Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

4 bus rides with 3 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) · ~819 km Takes about 18h 12m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
Change buses at a major city (around km 819). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards McLeod Ganj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~819 km Takes about 18h 12m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
Change buses at a major city (around km 1637). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards McLeod Ganj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~819 km Takes about 18h 12m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
Change buses at a major city (around km 2456). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards McLeod Ganj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 3 → McLeod Ganj. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~819 km Takes about 18h 12m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
Arrive in McLeod Ganj

By train: Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

The nearest railway stations are Kottayam for Kottayam and Nagrota for McLeod Ganj. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.

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.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3274 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,110 · Sedan ₹42,660 · SUV ₹55,810 · Innova / MUV ₹62,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,330
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,600 · AC Seater ₹5,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,240 · AC Sleeper ₹7,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,220
Train: Sleeper ₹1,990 · Economy ₹3,300 · Third AC ₹4,610 · Second AC ₹6,580 · First AC ₹9,200

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

Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

Route overview

By car: Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

By bus: Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

By train: Kottayam to McLeod Ganj

Tentative fare estimate

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