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Tumakuru to Kuttikkanam

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

544 kmDistance
10.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6080
Sedan₹7170
SUV₹9400
Innova / MUV₹10540
Tempo Traveller₹12270
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹600
AC Seater₹980
Non-AC Sleeper₹870
AC Sleeper₹1250
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1570
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Train
Sleeper₹360
Economy₹570
Third AC₹790
Second AC₹1120
First AC₹1550
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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: Tumakuru to Kuttikkanam

544 km · ~11h 33m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tumakuru

    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. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 272

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 422

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

  5. 122 km · 2h 26m 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: Tumakuru to Kuttikkanam

544 km · ~12h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tumakuru

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

  2. Tumakuru → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~544 km

    ~12h 5m|Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,570

  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: Tumakuru to Kuttikkanam

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

Direct trains

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
01:50 PMTumkur
13h 20m112 stops
03:10 AM+1dEttumanur

Other options with a change

1 change · 14h 57m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
01:42 PMHeggere Halt
7h 3m58 stops
08:45 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 40m wait

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
09:25 PMErode Jn
7h 14m63 stops
04:39 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 18h 31m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
01:42 PMHeggere Halt
4h 8m32 stops
05:50 PMJolarpettai

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 4h 44m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
10:34 PMJolarpettai
9h 39m82 stops
08:13 AM+1dTiruvalla

1 change · 20h 15m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
01:42 PMHeggere Halt
1h 56m14 stops
03:38 PMBaiyyappanahali

Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 5h 52m wait

Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
09:30 PMBaiyyappanahali
12h 27m88 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

Tumakuru to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tumakuru to Kuttikkanam is about 544 km by road, roughly 10.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 544 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,080 · Sedan ₹7,170 · SUV ₹9,400 · Innova / MUV ₹10,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,270
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹870 · AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,120 · First AC ₹1,550

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

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