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Thiruvananthapuram to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Cuttack, Odisha.

2130 kmDistance
42.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23530
Sedan₹27790
SUV₹36360
Innova / MUV₹40670
Tempo Traveller₹47160
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2340
AC Seater₹3830
Non-AC Sleeper₹3410
AC Sleeper₹4900
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6010
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Train
Sleeper₹1310
Economy₹2160
Third AC₹3010
Second AC₹4290
First AC₹5990
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Cuttack

2130 km · ~45h 56m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    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. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 426

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 576

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 726

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

  7. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 852

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1002

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1152

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

  10. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1278

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1428

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1578

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

  13. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1704

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1854

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2004

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

  16. 126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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: Thiruvananthapuram to Cuttack

2130 km · ~47h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km

    ~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 710)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km

    ~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1420)

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

  6. change point 2 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km

    ~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  7. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

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

By Train: Thiruvananthapuram to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:52 PMTrivandrum Pettai
38h375 stops
02:52 AM+2dBarang
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
04:07 PMTrivandrum Pettai
38h 55m319 stops
07:02 AM+2dBarang
KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
04:16 PMKochuveli
39h 43m337 stops
07:59 AM+2dBarang
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
04:37 PMTrivandrum Pettai
38h 25m362 stops
07:02 AM+2dBarang

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

Thiruvananthapuram to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Cuttack is about 2130 km by road, roughly 42.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2130 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,530 · Sedan ₹27,790 · SUV ₹36,360 · Innova / MUV ₹40,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,340 · AC Seater ₹3,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,410 · AC Sleeper ₹4,900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,010
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,310 · Economy ₹2,160 · Third AC ₹3,010 · Second AC ₹4,290 · First AC ₹5,990

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

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