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Morena to Kottayam

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

2452 kmDistance
49 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27070
Sedan₹31980
SUV₹41830
Innova / MUV₹46790
Tempo Traveller₹54240
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2700
AC Seater₹4410
Non-AC Sleeper₹3920
AC Sleeper₹5640
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6920
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Train
Sleeper₹1500
Economy₹2480
Third AC₹3460
Second AC₹4930
First AC₹6900
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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: Morena to Kottayam

2452 km · ~53h 2m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Morena

    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. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 409

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 559

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 709

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

  7. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 817

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 967

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1117

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

  10. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1226

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1376

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1526

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

  13. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1635

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1785

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1935

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

  16. 109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2043

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2193

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2343

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

  19. 109 km · 2h 10m 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: Morena to Kottayam

2452 km · ~54h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Morena

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

  2. Morena → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km

    ~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 817)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km

    ~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1635)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kottayam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~817 km

    ~18h 9m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340

  7. 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: Morena to Kottayam

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

Direct trains

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:29 PMMorena
43h 31m333 stops
11:00 AM+2dKottayam
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
07:35 PMMorena
43h 55m332 stops
03:30 PM+2dKottayam

Other options with a change

1 change · 40h 12m in total

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto#12270 · Duronto
07:00 PMDhaulpur
23h 37m214 stops
06:37 PM+1dGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 53m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
07:30 PMGudur Jn
15h 42m122 stops
11:12 AM+1dChingavanam

1 change · 40h 29m in total

Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres#12434 · Rajdhani
06:43 PMDhaulpur
19h 37m169 stops
02:20 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 40m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:00 PMVijayawada Jn
20h 12m167 stops
11:12 AM+1dChingavanam

1 change · 40h 29m in total

H Nizamuddin-Chennai Garib Rath Express#12612 · Garib Rath
06:43 PMDhaulpur
19h 37m169 stops
02:20 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 40m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:00 PMVijayawada Jn
20h 12m167 stops
11:12 AM+1dChingavanam

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

Morena to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Morena to Kottayam is about 2452 km by road, roughly 49 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2452 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,070 · Sedan ₹31,980 · SUV ₹41,830 · Innova / MUV ₹46,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,240
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,700 · AC Seater ₹4,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,920 · AC Sleeper ₹5,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,920
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,480 · Third AC ₹3,460 · Second AC ₹4,930 · First AC ₹6,900

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

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