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Kottayam to Rewa

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

2258 kmDistance
45.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹86,611
Ertiga₹1,10,320
Innova₹1,15,061
Innova Crysta₹1,41,770
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,95,672

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,480
AC Seater₹4,060
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,610
AC Sleeper₹5,190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,370
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Train
Sleeper₹1,380
Economy₹2,290
Third AC₹3,190
Second AC₹4,550
First AC₹6,350
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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 Rewa

2258 km · ~49h 10m · About 45h of driving split over 6 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. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 376

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 526

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 676

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

  7. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 753

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 903

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1053

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

  10. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1129

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1279

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1429

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

  13. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1505

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1655

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1805

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

  16. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1882

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2032

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2182

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

  19. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Rewa

    Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

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 Rewa

2258 km · ~50h 12m · 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) · ~753 km

    ~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 753)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km

    ~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1505)

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

  6. change point 2 → Rewa

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km

    ~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  7. Arrive in Rewa

    Rewa, Madhya 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 Rewa

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Rewa for Rewa.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 61h 5m in total

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express
06:55 PMChingavanam
38h 23m280 stops
09:18 AM+2dHabibganj

Change trains at Habibganj — about 12h 42m wait

BHOPAL HABIBGANJ - REWA Rewanchal Exp#12185 · Superfast
10:00 PMHabibganj
10h68 stops
08:00 AM+1dRewa

1 change · 70h 10m in total

Trivandrum-Korba Express#16328 · Express
08:20 AMChingavanam
41h 15m337 stops
01:35 AM+2dBilaspur Jn

Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 16h wait

Bilaspur Rewa Fast Passenger#51752 · Passenger
05:35 PMBilaspur Jn
12h 55m47 stops
06:30 AM+1dRewa

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.

Kottayam to Rewa: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kottayam to Rewa is about 2258 km by road, roughly 45.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2258 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹86,611 · Ertiga ₹1,10,320 · Innova ₹1,15,061 · Innova Crysta ₹1,41,770 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,95,672
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,480 · AC Seater ₹4,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,610 · AC Sleeper ₹5,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,370
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,290 · Third AC ₹3,190 · Second AC ₹4,550 · First AC ₹6,350

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

Want the full Rewa guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Rewa.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kottayam to Rewa. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Coimbatore215 km from Kottayam

    Tamil Nadu

  2. BR Hills355 km from Kottayam

    Karnataka

  3. Gandikota795 km from Kottayam

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana

  5. Balaghat1835 km from Kottayam
  6. Dindori2045 km from Kottayam

Hotels in Rewa

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Things to Do in Rewa

Trek to Bahuti Falls, Madhya Pradesh's Tallest Waterfall

Formed where the small Odda river plunges 142 metres off the Rewa Plateau, Bahuti is the highest waterfall in the state and is at its most dramatic just after the…

2-3 hours

Tour Govindgarh Palace and Lake

Once the summer capital of the Maharajas of Rewa, Govindgarh Palace blends Rajput and European architecture and overlooks its own lake about 13 km from town. The…

1-2 hours

Day Trip to Mukundpur White Tiger Safari

Rewa is the ancestral home of the white tiger — the first documented white tiger, Mohan, was captured near here in 1951 — and the Mukundpur White Tiger Safari in…

2-3 hours

Visit Rani Talab, One of the Region's Oldest Stepwells

Rani Talab is regarded as one of the oldest and most sacred water tanks in the area, with stone steps descending to the water on multiple sides. Locals still gather…

30-45 minutes

Photograph the White Tiger Legacy at Van Vihar (Govindgarh)

Because Rewa is where the white tiger bloodline originated, several palace and forest sites around Govindgarh commemorate the connection with signage and enclosures.…

1 hour

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Suggested Rewa Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Rewa
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Rewa

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Rewa
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Rewa
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Rewa trip and see the full Kottayam → Rewa → next stop route.

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Rewa → Prayagraj

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Rewa → Panna

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Rewa → Umaria

About 155 km by road

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