Chaibasa to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chaibasa, Jharkhand 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: Chaibasa to Karunagappalli
2337 km · ~50h 44m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chaibasa
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.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1169Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1319Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1469Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1558Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1708Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1858Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1948Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2098Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2248Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 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: Chaibasa to Karunagappalli
2337 km · ~51h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chaibasa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chaibasa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chaibasa → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~779 km
~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 779)
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) · ~779 km
~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1558)
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) · ~779 km
~17h 19m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,230
- 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: Chaibasa to Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Barabambo for Chaibasa, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 46h 33m in total
Change trains at Ramapuram — about 3h 4m wait
1 change · 47h 32m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 47h 38m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m 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
Chaibasa to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chaibasa to Karunagappalli is about 2337 km by road, roughly 46.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2337 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,810 · Sedan ₹30,480 · SUV ₹39,880 · Innova / MUV ₹44,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,570 · AC Seater ₹4,210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,740 · AC Sleeper ₹5,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,590
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,370 · Third AC ₹3,300 · Second AC ₹4,700 · First AC ₹6,570
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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