Ara to Kunnamangalam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam
2384 km · ~51h 41m · About 48h 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.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 795Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 945Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1095Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1192Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1342Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1492Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1589Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1889Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1987Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2137Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2287Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KunnamangalamKunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam
2384 km · ~53h · 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) · ~795 km
~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280
- Change buses at a major city (around km 795)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km
~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1589)
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.
- change point 2 → Kunnamangalam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km
~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280
- 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: Ara to Kunnamangalam
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 44h 53m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 44h 53m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 50m wait
1 change · 45h 22m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 33m 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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Kunnamangalam is about 2384 km by road, roughly 47.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2384 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,320 · Sedan ₹31,090 · SUV ₹40,680 · Innova / MUV ₹45,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,620 · AC Seater ₹4,290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,810 · AC Sleeper ₹5,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,410 · Third AC ₹3,370 · Second AC ₹4,800 · First AC ₹6,710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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