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Chikkamagaluru to Kunnamangalam

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

291 kmDistance
5.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3300
Sedan₹3880
SUV₹5100
Innova / MUV₹5730
Tempo Traveller₹6700
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹320
AC Seater₹520
Non-AC Sleeper₹470
AC Sleeper₹670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹860
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Train
Sleeper₹200
Economy₹320
Third AC₹440
Second AC₹610
First AC₹840
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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 Kunnamangalam

291 km · ~6h 9m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chikkamagaluru

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Coorg

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 141 km · 2h 49m 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: Chikkamagaluru to Kunnamangalam

291 km · ~6h 28m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~291 km

    ~6h 28m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹860

    Usual tea / meal halts: Virajpet (~170 km)

  3. 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: Chikkamagaluru to Kunnamangalam

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 16h 12m in total

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:30 AMNagavangala
13h 43m104 stops
12:13 AM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 51m wait

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
01:04 AMVallathol Nagar
1h 38m22 stops
02:42 AMChemancheri

1 change · 18h 11m in total

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

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 2h 7m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
07:57 PMJolarpettai
8h 44m67 stops
04:41 AM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 19h 39m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - VELANKANNI Weekly Exp#17315 · Express
06:26 PMNagavangala
7h 53m55 stops
02:19 AM+1dTirupattur Jn

Change trains at Tirupattur Jn — about 2h 52m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
05:11 AMTirupattur Jn
8h 54m70 stops
02:05 PMChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chikkamagaluru to Kunnamangalam is about 291 km by road, roughly 5.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 291 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,300 · Sedan ₹3,880 · SUV ₹5,100 · Innova / MUV ₹5,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,700
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹610 · First AC ₹840

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

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