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Bhilai to Kunnamangalam

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

1625 kmDistance
32.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17980
Sedan₹21230
SUV₹27780
Innova / MUV₹31080
Tempo Traveller₹36050
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1790
AC Seater₹2930
Non-AC Sleeper₹2600
AC Sleeper₹3740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4600
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Train
Sleeper₹1010
Economy₹1660
Third AC₹2310
Second AC₹3280
First AC₹4580
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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: Bhilai to Kunnamangalam

1625 km · ~35h 10m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhilai

    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. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 406

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 556

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 706

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

  7. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 813

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 963

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1113

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

  10. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1219

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1369

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1519

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

  13. 106 km · 2h 8m 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: Bhilai to Kunnamangalam

1625 km · ~36h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bhilai

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

  2. Bhilai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~813 km

    ~18h 4m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,330

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 813)

    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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~813 km

    ~18h 4m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,330

  5. 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: Bhilai to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Bhilai for Bhilai, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 35h 16m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
07:28 PMRaipur Jn
14h 38m142 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
18h 50m130 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 35h 16m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
07:28 PMRaipur Jn
14h 38m142 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 37m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
19h 1m121 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 35h 55m in total

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
10:10 AMRaipur Jn
33h 10m250 stops
07:20 PM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 56m wait

Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi#12082 · Jan Shatabdi
08:16 PMVallathol Nagar
1h 49m16 stops
10:05 PMKozhikode

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

Bhilai to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhilai to Kunnamangalam is about 1625 km by road, roughly 32.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1625 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,980 · Sedan ₹21,230 · SUV ₹27,780 · Innova / MUV ₹31,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,050
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,790 · AC Seater ₹2,930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,600 · AC Sleeper ₹3,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,010 · Economy ₹1,660 · Third AC ₹2,310 · Second AC ₹3,280 · First AC ₹4,580

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

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