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Shivamogga to Kuttikkanam

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

660 kmDistance
13.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7360
Sedan₹8680
SUV₹11370
Innova / MUV₹12740
Tempo Traveller₹14820
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹730
AC Seater₹1190
Non-AC Sleeper₹1060
AC Sleeper₹1520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1900
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Train
Sleeper₹430
Economy₹690
Third AC₹950
Second AC₹1350
First AC₹1880
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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: Shivamogga to Kuttikkanam

660 km · ~13h 52m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shivamogga

    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. 180 km · 3h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 330

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 480

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

  5. 180 km · 3h 36m 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: Shivamogga to Kuttikkanam

660 km · ~14h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Shivamogga

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

  2. Shivamogga → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~660 km

    ~14h 40m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  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: Shivamogga to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Shimoga Town for Shivamogga, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 21h 29m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore City InterCity#16202 · Express
06:20 AMShimoga Town
1h 25m7 stops
07:45 AMBirur Jn

Change trains at Birur Jn — about 2h 55m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:40 AMBirur Jn
17h 9m137 stops
03:49 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 23h 49m in total

Shimoga Bangalore Passenger#56228 · Passenger
04:00 AMShimoga Town
1h 26m7 stops
05:26 AMBirur Jn

Change trains at Birur Jn — about 5h 14m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:40 AMBirur Jn
17h 9m137 stops
03:49 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 27h 37m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore City InterCity#16202 · Express
06:20 AMShimoga Town
5h 29m38 stops
11:49 AMYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 9h 11m wait

Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
09:00 PMYesvantpur Jn
12h 57m92 stops
09:57 AM+1dTiruvalla

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

Shivamogga to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shivamogga to Kuttikkanam is about 660 km by road, roughly 13.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 660 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,360 · Sedan ₹8,680 · SUV ₹11,370 · Innova / MUV ₹12,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,820
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹730 · AC Seater ₹1,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,060 · AC Sleeper ₹1,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,900
  • Train: Sleeper ₹430 · Economy ₹690 · Third AC ₹950 · Second AC ₹1,350 · First AC ₹1,880

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

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