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Pithoragarh to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

2925 kmDistance
58.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32280
Sedan₹38130
SUV₹49880
Innova / MUV₹55780
Tempo Traveller₹64650
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3220
AC Seater₹5270
Non-AC Sleeper₹4680
AC Sleeper₹6730
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8240
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Train
Sleeper₹1790
Economy₹2960
Third AC₹4130
Second AC₹5880
First AC₹8220
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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: Pithoragarh to Kuttikkanam

2925 km · ~63h 10m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pithoragarh

    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. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 418

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 568

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 718

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

  7. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 836

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 986

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1136

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

  10. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1254

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1404

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1554

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

  13. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1671

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1821

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1971

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

  16. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2089

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2239

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2389

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

  19. 118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2507

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2657

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2807

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

  22. 118 km · 2h 21m 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: Pithoragarh to Kuttikkanam

2925 km · ~65h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pithoragarh

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

  2. Pithoragarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~975 km

    ~21h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 975)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~975 km

    ~21h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1950)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~975 km

    ~21h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  7. 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: Pithoragarh to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 63h 40m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:30 PMGhaziabad
47h 50m389 stops
12:20 PM+2dTiruvalla

1 change · 64h 35m in total

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
6h31 stops
01:45 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 6h 28m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
08:13 AMLaksar Jn
52h 7m421 stops
12:20 PM+2dTiruvalla

1 change · 65h 50m in total

Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express#12207 · Garib Rath
06:30 PMKathgodam
5h 16m31 stops
11:46 PMLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 8h 27m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
08:13 AMLaksar Jn
52h 7m421 stops
12:20 PM+2dTiruvalla

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

Pithoragarh to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pithoragarh to Kuttikkanam is about 2925 km by road, roughly 58.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2925 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,280 · Sedan ₹38,130 · SUV ₹49,880 · Innova / MUV ₹55,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹64,650
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,220 · AC Seater ₹5,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,680 · AC Sleeper ₹6,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,790 · Economy ₹2,960 · Third AC ₹4,130 · Second AC ₹5,880 · First AC ₹8,220

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

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