Ara to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Karunagappalli, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Ara to Karunagappalli
2634 km · ~56h 41m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 439Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 878Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1028Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1178Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1317Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1467Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1617Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1756Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1906Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2056Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2195Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2345Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarunagappalliKarunagappalli, 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: Ara to Karunagappalli
2634 km · ~58h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~878 km
~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 878)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~878 km
~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1756)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Karunagappalli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~878 km
~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510
- Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, 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: Ara to Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 53h 4m in total
Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 53h 57m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 55h 2m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 57m wait
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
Ara to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Karunagappalli is about 2634 km by road, roughly 52.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2634 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,070 · Sedan ₹34,340 · SUV ₹44,930 · Innova / MUV ₹50,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,250
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,900 · AC Seater ₹4,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,210 · AC Sleeper ₹6,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,430
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,660 · Third AC ₹3,720 · Second AC ₹5,300 · First AC ₹7,410
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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