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Kottayam to Muzhappilangad

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

354 kmDistance
7.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3990
Sedan₹4700
SUV₹6170
Innova / MUV₹6930
Tempo Traveller₹8090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹390
AC Seater₹640
Non-AC Sleeper₹570
AC Sleeper₹810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1040
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹380
Third AC₹530
Second AC₹740
First AC₹1020
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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 Muzhappilangad

354 km · ~7h 45m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kottayam

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Guruvayoor

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Koyilandy

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Muzhappilangad

    Muzhappilangad, Kerala

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 Muzhappilangad

354 km · ~7h 52m · 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 → Muzhappilangad

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~354 km

    ~7h 52m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,040

    Usual tea / meal halts: Guruvayoor (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Muzhappilangad

    Muzhappilangad, Kerala

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 Muzhappilangad

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Etakkot for Muzhappilangad.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
11:30 AMKottayam
6h 25m64 stops
05:55 PMEtakkot
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
11:30 AMKottayam
6h 25m66 stops
05:55 PMEtakkot
NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
06:25 PMKottayam
7h 22m66 stops
01:47 AM+1dEtakkot
KOCHUVELI - BHAVNAGAR Exp#19259 · Express
06:25 PMKottayam
7h 22m66 stops
01:47 AM+1dEtakkot
TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
06:25 PMKottayam
7h 23m66 stops
01:48 AM+1dEtakkot

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 Muzhappilangad: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kottayam to Muzhappilangad is about 354 km by road, roughly 7.1 hours of travel time. The road passes near Thrissur and Kozhikode.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 354 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,990 · Sedan ₹4,700 · SUV ₹6,170 · Innova / MUV ₹6,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹570 · AC Sleeper ₹810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,040
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹530 · Second AC ₹740 · First AC ₹1,020

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

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