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Shimla to Kuttikkanam

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

3112 kmDistance

62.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹34330

Sedan₹40560

SUV₹53050

Innova / MUV₹59330

Tempo Traveller₹68760

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3420

AC Seater₹5600

Non-AC Sleeper₹4980

AC Sleeper₹7160

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8760

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Train

Sleeper₹1900

Economy₹3140

Third AC₹4390

Second AC₹6250

First AC₹8740

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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.

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By Car: Shimla to Kuttikkanam

3112 km · ~66h 54m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Shimla
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 889
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1039
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1189
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1334
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1484
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1634
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1778
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1928
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2078
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2223
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2373
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2523
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2667
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2817
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2967
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kuttikkanam
Kuttikkanam, Kerala
Hotels in Kuttikkanam

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: Shimla to Kuttikkanam

3112 km · ~69h 8m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km
~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
Search buses Shimla to Kuttikkanam
Change buses at a major city (around km 778)
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.
change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km
~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
Search buses Shimla to Kuttikkanam
Change buses at a major city (around km 1556)
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.
change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km
~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
Search buses Shimla to Kuttikkanam
Change buses at a major city (around km 2334)
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.
change point 3 → Kuttikkanam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~778 km
~17h 17m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
Search buses Shimla to Kuttikkanam
Arrive in Kuttikkanam
Kuttikkanam, Kerala
Hotels in Kuttikkanam

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Shimla to Kuttikkanam

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 65h 53m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi

06:15 AMKalka

4h 10m42 stops

10:25 AMNew Delhi

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 5m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast

11:30 AMNew Delhi

48h 3m370 stops

11:33 AM^+2dTiruvalla

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 66h 40m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

7h 30m44 stops

07:25 AM^+1dSahibabad

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Sahibabad — about 5h 20m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

12:45 PMSahibabad

47h 35m388 stops

12:20 PM^+2dTiruvalla

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 70h 28m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi

06:15 AMKalka

4h 10m41 stops

10:25 AMDelhi Sadar Bazar

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 2h 42m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express

01:07 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar

51h 1m370 stops

04:08 PM^+2dTiruvalla

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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