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Chikkamagaluru to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

625 kmDistance
12.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6980
Sedan₹8230
SUV₹10780
Innova / MUV₹12080
Tempo Traveller₹14050
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹690
AC Seater₹1130
Non-AC Sleeper₹1000
AC Sleeper₹1440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1800
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹660
Third AC₹910
Second AC₹1280
First AC₹1780
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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: Chikkamagaluru to Karunagappalli

625 km · ~13h 10m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chikkamagaluru

    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. 163 km · 3h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 313

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 463

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

  5. 163 km · 3h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, 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: Chikkamagaluru to Karunagappalli

625 km · ~13h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chikkamagaluru

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

  2. Chikkamagaluru → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km

    ~13h 53m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  3. 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: Chikkamagaluru to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

Direct trains

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
11:12 AMDevanur
17h 25m141 stops
04:37 AM+1dKarunagapalli

Other options with a change

1 change · 19h 7m in total

Siddhaganga InterCity Express#12726 · Superfast
09:58 AMNagavangala
1h 9m7 stops
11:07 AMAdihalli

Change trains at Adihalli — about 52m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
11:59 AMAdihalli
17h 6m141 stops
05:05 AM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 19h 30m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:30 AMNagavangala
7h 20m52 stops
05:50 PMJolarpettai

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 50m wait

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
06:40 PMJolarpettai
11h 20m97 stops
06:00 AM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 20h 16m in total

Bangalore City-Hubli Jan Shatabdi#12079 · Jan Shatabdi
08:49 AMBanavar
42m6 stops
09:31 AMAjjampur

Change trains at Ajjampur — about 53m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:24 AMAjjampur
18h 41m149 stops
05:05 AM+1dKollam Jn

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

Chikkamagaluru to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chikkamagaluru to Karunagappalli is about 625 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 625 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,980 · Sedan ₹8,230 · SUV ₹10,780 · Innova / MUV ₹12,080 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,050
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹690 · AC Seater ₹1,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,000 · AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹660 · Third AC ₹910 · Second AC ₹1,280 · First AC ₹1,780

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

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