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Ongole to Kuttikkanam

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

960 kmDistance
19.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10660
Sedan₹12580
SUV₹16470
Innova / MUV₹18440
Tempo Traveller₹21420
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1060
AC Seater₹1730
Non-AC Sleeper₹1540
AC Sleeper₹2210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2740
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Train
Sleeper₹610
Economy₹990
Third AC₹1370
Second AC₹1950
First AC₹2720
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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: Ongole to Kuttikkanam

960 km · ~20h 12m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ongole

    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. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 320

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 470

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

  5. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 640

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 790

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

  7. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Ongole to Kuttikkanam

960 km · ~21h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ongole

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

  2. Ongole → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~960 km

    ~21h 20m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Ongole to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Ongole for Ongole, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

Direct trains

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:21 AMOngole
18h 13m145 stops
03:34 AM+1dEttumanur
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
04:42 PMOngole
18h 3m137 stops
10:45 AM+1dEttumanur
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
09:13 PMOngole
18h 5m136 stops
03:18 PM+1dEttumanur
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
10:57 PMOngole
17h 43m136 stops
04:40 PM+1dEttumanur
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
11:59 PMOngole
18h 49m184 stops
06:48 PM+1dEttumanur

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

Ongole to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ongole to Kuttikkanam is about 960 km by road, roughly 19.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 960 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,660 · Sedan ₹12,580 · SUV ₹16,470 · Innova / MUV ₹18,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,060 · AC Seater ₹1,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,540 · AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,740
  • Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹990 · Third AC ₹1,370 · Second AC ₹1,950 · First AC ₹2,720

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

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