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Mapusa to Kottayam

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

948 kmDistance
19 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10530
Sedan₹12420
SUV₹16270
Innova / MUV₹18210
Tempo Traveller₹21160
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1040
AC Seater₹1710
Non-AC Sleeper₹1520
AC Sleeper₹2180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2700
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Train
Sleeper₹600
Economy₹980
Third AC₹1360
Second AC₹1930
First AC₹2680
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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: Mapusa to Kottayam

948 km · ~19h 58m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mapusa

    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. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 316

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 466

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

  5. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 632

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 782

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

  7. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kottayam

    Kottayam, 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: Mapusa to Kottayam

948 km · ~21h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mapusa

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mapusa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Mapusa → Kottayam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~948 km

    ~21h 4m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  3. Arrive in Kottayam

    Kottayam, 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: Mapusa to Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, Kottayam for Kottayam.

Direct trains

MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath
01:16 AMThivim
15h 34m123 stops
04:50 PMKottayam
BIKANER - KOCHUVELI Express#16311 · Express
05:50 AMThivim
17h 45m124 stops
11:35 PMKottayam
GANDHIDHAM - NAGERCOIL Weekly Exp#16335 · Express
05:51 AMThivim
17h 44m123 stops
11:35 PMKottayam
VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express
06:16 AMKarmali
17h 19m122 stops
11:35 PMKottayam
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
06:43 PMThivim
17h 7m123 stops
11:50 AM+1dKottayam

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

Mapusa to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mapusa to Kottayam is about 948 km by road, roughly 19 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 948 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,530 · Sedan ₹12,420 · SUV ₹16,270 · Innova / MUV ₹18,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,040 · AC Seater ₹1,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,520 · AC Sleeper ₹2,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹600 · Economy ₹980 · Third AC ₹1,360 · Second AC ₹1,930 · First AC ₹2,680

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

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