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Wardha to Ottapalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Wardha, Maharashtra to Ottapalam, Kerala.

1475 kmDistance
29.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16330
Sedan₹19280
SUV₹25230
Innova / MUV₹28230
Tempo Traveller₹32750
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1620
AC Seater₹2660
Non-AC Sleeper₹2360
AC Sleeper₹3390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4180
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Train
Sleeper₹920
Economy₹1510
Third AC₹2100
Second AC₹2980
First AC₹4160
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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: Wardha to Ottapalam

1475 km · ~32h 10m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Wardha

    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. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

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

  7. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 738

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 888

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1038

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

  10. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1106

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1256

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

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

  13. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ottapalam

    Ottapalam, 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: Wardha to Ottapalam

1475 km · ~32h 48m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Wardha

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

  2. Wardha → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~738 km

    ~16h 24m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 738)

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

  4. change point 1 → Ottapalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~738 km

    ~16h 24m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  5. Arrive in Ottapalam

    Ottapalam, 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: Wardha to Ottapalam

Nearest railway stations: Sevagram for Wardha, Ottappalam for Ottapalam.

Direct trains

Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
12:42 AMSevagram
26h 34m198 stops
03:16 AM+1dOttappalam
Millennium Express#12646 · Superfast
12:42 AMSevagram
26h 34m198 stops
03:16 AM+1dOttappalam
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
05:03 AMSevagram
26h 3m198 stops
07:06 AM+1dOttappalam
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
09:41 AMSevagram
26h 2m198 stops
11:43 AM+1dOttappalam
Navyug Express#16688 · Express
09:41 AMSevagram
26h 14m198 stops
11:55 AM+1dOttappalam

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

Wardha to Ottapalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Wardha to Ottapalam is about 1475 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1475 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,330 · Sedan ₹19,280 · SUV ₹25,230 · Innova / MUV ₹28,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,750
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,620 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,180
  • Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,980 · First AC ₹4,160

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

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