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Almora to Kunnamangalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Kunnamangalam, Kerala.

2691 kmDistance
53.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29700
Sedan₹35080
SUV₹45900
Innova / MUV₹51330
Tempo Traveller₹59500
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2960
AC Seater₹4840
Non-AC Sleeper₹4310
AC Sleeper₹6190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7580
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Train
Sleeper₹1640
Economy₹2720
Third AC₹3800
Second AC₹5410
First AC₹7560
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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: Almora to Kunnamangalam

2691 km · ~57h 49m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Almora

    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. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 449

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 599

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 749

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

  7. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 897

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1047

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1197

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

  10. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1346

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1496

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1646

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

  13. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1794

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1944

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2094

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

  16. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2243

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2393

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2543

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

  19. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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: Almora to Kunnamangalam

2691 km · ~59h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Almora

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

  2. Almora → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km

    ~19h 56m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 897)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km

    ~19h 56m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1794)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km

    ~19h 56m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  7. Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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: Almora to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 58h 42m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:30 PMGhaziabad
42h 52m341 stops
07:22 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 59h 37m in total

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
6h31 stops
01:45 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 6h 28m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
08:13 AMLaksar Jn
47h 9m373 stops
07:22 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 60h 14m in total

Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express#12207 · Garib Rath
06:30 PMKathgodam
7h 55m52 stops
02:25 AM+1dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 7h 55m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
10:20 AMAmbala Cant Jn
44h 24m372 stops
06:44 AM+2dVallikunnu

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

Almora to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Almora to Kunnamangalam is about 2691 km by road, roughly 53.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2691 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,700 · Sedan ₹35,080 · SUV ₹45,900 · Innova / MUV ₹51,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,500
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,960 · AC Seater ₹4,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,310 · AC Sleeper ₹6,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,580
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,640 · Economy ₹2,720 · Third AC ₹3,800 · Second AC ₹5,410 · First AC ₹7,560

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

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