Kottayam to Thekkady
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kottayam, Kerala to Thekkady, Kerala.
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 Thekkady
94 km · ~1h 53m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kottayam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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 Thekkady
94 km · ~2h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Thekkady
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~94 km
~2h 5m|Tentative fare ₹100–₹310
- Arrive in Thekkady
Thekkady, 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 Thekkady
Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Rajapalayam (about 44 km away) for Thekkady.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 20h 1m in total
Change trains at Trivandrum Central — about 2h 35m wait
Change trains at Kalligudi — about 6h 59m wait
2 changes · 20h 1m in total
Change trains at Kollam Jn — about 5h 48m wait
Change trains at Kalligudi — about 1h 54m wait
2 changes · 20h 11m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 55m wait
Change trains at Virudunagar Jn — about 2h 32m 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 Thekkady: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kottayam to Thekkady is about 94 km by road, roughly 1.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 94 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,130 · Sedan ₹1,320 · SUV ₹1,750 · Innova / MUV ₹1,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,370
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹100 · AC Seater ₹170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹150 · AC Sleeper ₹220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹310
- Train: Sleeper ₹90 · Economy ₹120 · Third AC ₹160 · Second AC ₹220 · First AC ₹290
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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