Mandya to Ottapalam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandya, Karnataka to Ottapalam, 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: Mandya to Ottapalam
264 km · ~5h 37m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mandya
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MudumalaiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Mandya to Ottapalam
264 km · ~5h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mandya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mandya → Ottapalam
AC Seater / Volvo · ~264 km
~5h 52m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹790
Usual tea / meal halts: Ooty (~170 km)
- Arrive in Ottapalam
Ottapalam, 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: Mandya to Ottapalam
Nearest railway stations: Mandya for Mandya, Ottappalam for Ottapalam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 32m in total
Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 1h wait
1 change · 11h 32m in total
Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 1h wait
1 change · 12h 59m in total
Change trains at Belandur Road — about 1h 6m 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
Mandya to Ottapalam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mandya to Ottapalam is about 264 km by road, roughly 5.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ooty.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 264 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,000 · Sedan ₹3,530 · SUV ₹4,640 · Innova / MUV ₹5,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,110
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹790
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹560 · First AC ₹770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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