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Vellore to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

571 kmDistance
11.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6380
Sedan₹7520
SUV₹9860
Innova / MUV₹11050
Tempo Traveller₹12860
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹630
AC Seater₹1030
Non-AC Sleeper₹910
AC Sleeper₹1310
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1650
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Train
Sleeper₹370
Economy₹600
Third AC₹830
Second AC₹1170
First AC₹1630
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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: Vellore to Kuttikkanam

571 km · ~12h 5m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vellore

    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. 136 km · 2h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 286

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 436

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

  5. 136 km · 2h 43m 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: Vellore to Kuttikkanam

571 km · ~12h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Vellore

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

  2. Vellore → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~571 km

    ~12h 41m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,650

  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: Vellore to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
05:50 AMKatpadi Jn
10h 50m94 stops
04:40 PMEttumanur
Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
05:05 PMKatpadi Jn
10h 5m91 stops
03:10 AM+1dEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast
05:05 PMKatpadi Jn
10h 29m95 stops
03:34 AM+1dEttumanur
Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special#06011 · Superfast
05:05 PMKatpadi Jn
10h 29m95 stops
03:34 AM+1dEttumanur
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06007 · Superfast
05:05 PMKatpadi Jn
11h 18m95 stops
04:23 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

Vellore to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Kuttikkanam is about 571 km by road, roughly 11.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 571 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,380 · Sedan ₹7,520 · SUV ₹9,860 · Innova / MUV ₹11,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,860
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹630 · AC Seater ₹1,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹910 · AC Sleeper ₹1,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,650
  • Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹600 · Third AC ₹830 · Second AC ₹1,170 · First AC ₹1,630

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

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