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Tirupati to Kuttikkanam

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

680 kmDistance
13.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7580
Sedan₹8940
SUV₹11710
Innova / MUV₹13120
Tempo Traveller₹15260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹750
AC Seater₹1220
Non-AC Sleeper₹1090
AC Sleeper₹1560
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1950
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Train
Sleeper₹440
Economy₹710
Third AC₹980
Second AC₹1390
First AC₹1930
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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: Tirupati to Kuttikkanam

680 km · ~14h 16m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirupati

    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. 190 km · 3h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 340

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 490

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

  5. 190 km · 3h 48m 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: Tirupati to Kuttikkanam

680 km · ~15h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tirupati

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

  2. Tirupati → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~680 km

    ~15h 7m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950

  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: Tirupati to Kuttikkanam

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

Direct trains

Sabari Express#17230 · Express
12:35 AMTirupati Main
14h 18m107 stops
02:53 PMEttumanur
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
01:22 AMTirupati Main
13h 56m106 stops
03:18 PMEttumanur
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
03:47 AMTirupati Main
12h 53m106 stops
04:40 PMEttumanur
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
01:18 PMRenigunta Jn
14h 16m115 stops
03:34 AM+1dEttumanur
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
09:07 PMTirupati Main
13h 38m107 stops
10:45 AM+1dEttumanur

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

Tirupati to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tirupati to Kuttikkanam is about 680 km by road, roughly 13.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 680 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,580 · Sedan ₹8,940 · SUV ₹11,710 · Innova / MUV ₹13,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹750 · AC Seater ₹1,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,090 · AC Sleeper ₹1,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,950
  • Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹710 · Third AC ₹980 · Second AC ₹1,390 · First AC ₹1,930

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

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