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Pathanamthitta to Cherthala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pathanamthitta, Kerala to Cherthala, Kerala.

89 kmDistance
1.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1080
Sedan₹1260
SUV₹1660
Innova / MUV₹1890
Tempo Traveller₹2260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹100
AC Seater₹160
Non-AC Sleeper₹140
AC Sleeper₹200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹300
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹120
Third AC₹150
Second AC₹210
First AC₹280
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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: Pathanamthitta to Cherthala

89 km · ~1h 47m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathanamthitta

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 89 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cherthala

    Cherthala, 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: Pathanamthitta to Cherthala

89 km · ~1h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Pathanamthitta

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

  2. Pathanamthitta → Cherthala

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~89 km

    ~1h 59m|Tentative fare ₹100–₹300

  3. Arrive in Cherthala

    Cherthala, 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: Pathanamthitta to Cherthala

Nearest railway stations: Chengannur for Pathanamthitta, Shertalai for Cherthala.

Direct trains

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express
12:40 AMChengannur
45m4 stops
01:25 AMKottayam
Amrita Express#16343 · Express
12:40 AMChengannur
45m4 stops
01:25 AMKottayam
Trivandrum-Korba Express#16328 · Express
07:45 AMChengannur
45m4 stops
08:30 AMKottayam
Sabari Express#17229 · Express
09:30 AMChengannur
45m4 stops
10:15 AMKottayam
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
10:40 AMChengannur
45m4 stops
11:25 AMKottayam

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

Pathanamthitta to Cherthala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathanamthitta to Cherthala is about 89 km by road, roughly 1.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 89 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,080 · Sedan ₹1,260 · SUV ₹1,660 · Innova / MUV ₹1,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹100 · AC Seater ₹160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹140 · AC Sleeper ₹200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹300
  • Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹120 · Third AC ₹150 · Second AC ₹210 · First AC ₹280

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

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