Srinagar to Kottayam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir to Kottayam, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Srinagar to Kottayam
3548 km · ~76h 18m · About 71h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Srinagar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 444Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 594Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 744Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 887Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1037Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1187Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1331Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1481Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1631Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1774Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1924Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2074Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2218Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2368Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2518Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2661Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2811Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2961Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 3105Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3255Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3405Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Srinagar to Kottayam
3548 km · ~78h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Srinagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Srinagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Srinagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km
~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 887)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kottayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km
~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1774)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kottayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km
~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2661)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kottayam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km
~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530
- Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, 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: Srinagar to Kottayam
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Srinagar to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Srinagar to Kottayam is about 3548 km by road, roughly 71 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3548 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹39,130 · Sedan ₹46,220 · SUV ₹60,470 · Innova / MUV ₹67,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹78,360
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,900 · AC Seater ₹6,390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,680 · AC Sleeper ₹8,160 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,160 · Economy ₹3,580 · Third AC ₹5,000 · Second AC ₹7,130 · First AC ₹9,960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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