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Kottayam to Tirumala

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

714 kmDistance

14.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹7950

Sedan₹9380

SUV₹12290

Innova / MUV₹13770

Tempo Traveller₹16010

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹790

AC Seater₹1290

Non-AC Sleeper₹1140

AC Sleeper₹1640

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2050

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Train

Sleeper₹460

Economy₹740

Third AC₹1030

Second AC₹1460

First AC₹2030

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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.

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By Car: Kottayam to Tirumala

714 km · ~15h 37m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Kottayam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
57 km · 1h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 357
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 507
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 657
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
57 km · 1h 8m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Tirumala
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Tirumala

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 Tirumala

714 km · ~15h 52m · 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 → Tirumala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~714 km
~15h 52m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
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Arrive in Tirumala
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
Hotels in Tirumala

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 Tirumala

Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Tirupati Main for Tirumala.

Direct trains

Sabari Express#17229 · Express

10:20 AMKottayam

14h107 stops

12:20 AM^+1dChandragiri

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Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast

02:10 PMKottayam

13h 34m106 stops

03:44 AM^+1dChandragiri

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Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

07:10 PMKottayam

13h 44m106 stops

08:54 AM^+1dChandragiri

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Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast

07:10 PMKottayam

13h 45m106 stops

08:55 AM^+1dChandragiri

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KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express

08:05 PMKottayam

13h 29m117 stops

09:34 AM^+1dRenigunta Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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