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Ujjain to Kottayam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh to Kottayam, Kerala.

1966 kmDistance
39.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21730
Sedan₹25660
SUV₹33570
Innova / MUV₹37550
Tempo Traveller₹43550
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2160
AC Seater₹3540
Non-AC Sleeper₹3150
AC Sleeper₹4520
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5550
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Train
Sleeper₹1210
Economy₹2000
Third AC₹2780
Second AC₹3960
First AC₹5530
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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: Ujjain to Kottayam

1966 km · ~42h 39m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ujjain

    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. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 393

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 543

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 693

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

  7. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 786

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 936

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1086

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

  10. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1180

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1330

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1480

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

  13. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1573

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1723

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1873

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

  16. 93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kottayam

    Kottayam, 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: Ujjain to Kottayam

1966 km · ~43h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ujjain

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

  2. Ujjain → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~983 km

    ~21h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 983)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Kottayam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~983 km

    ~21h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800

  5. 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: Ujjain to Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Ujjain Jn for Ujjain, Kottayam for Kottayam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 42h 18m in total

Indore-Nizamuddin Express#12415 · Superfast
05:43 PMVikramnagar
2h 6m9 stops
07:49 PMRohal Khurd

Change trains at Rohal Khurd — about 3h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
11:14 PMRohal Khurd
36h 47m287 stops
12:01 PM+2dChingavanam

1 change · 42h 32m in total

HYDERABAD DECCAN - AJMER SF Exp#12720 · Superfast
05:29 PMShivpura
1h 29m13 stops
06:58 PMBerawanya

Change trains at Berawanya — about 4h 33m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
11:31 PMBerawanya
36h 30m285 stops
12:01 PM+2dChingavanam

1 change · 42h 48m in total

Avantika Express#12962 · Superfast
05:13 PMVikramnagar
1h 17m8 stops
06:30 PMNagda Jn

Change trains at Nagda Jn — about 4h 54m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
11:24 PMNagda Jn
36h 37m286 stops
12:01 PM+2dChingavanam

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

Ujjain to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ujjain to Kottayam is about 1966 km by road, roughly 39.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1966 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,730 · Sedan ₹25,660 · SUV ₹33,570 · Innova / MUV ₹37,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,550
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,160 · AC Seater ₹3,540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,150 · AC Sleeper ₹4,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹2,000 · Third AC ₹2,780 · Second AC ₹3,960 · First AC ₹5,530

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

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