Dhanbad to Ettumanoor
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Ettumanoor, 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: Dhanbad to Ettumanoor
2454 km · ~53h 5m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
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.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 409Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 559Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 709Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 818Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 968Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1118Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1227Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1377Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1527Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1636Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1786Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2045Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2195Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2345Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Dhanbad to Ettumanoor
2454 km · ~54h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhanbad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanbad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km
~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Change buses at a major city (around km 818)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ettumanoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km
~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1636)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ettumanoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Ettumanoor
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km
~18h 11m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340
- Arrive in Ettumanoor
Ettumanoor, 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: Dhanbad to Ettumanoor
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Ettumanur for Ettumanoor.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 46h 10m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 48h 47m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 5h 11m wait
1 change · 49h 24m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 3h 19m 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
Dhanbad to Ettumanoor: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Ettumanoor is about 2454 km by road, roughly 49.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2454 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,090 · Sedan ₹32,000 · SUV ₹41,870 · Innova / MUV ₹46,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,290
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,700 · AC Seater ₹4,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,930 · AC Sleeper ₹5,640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,920
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,500 · Economy ₹2,480 · Third AC ₹3,470 · Second AC ₹4,940 · First AC ₹6,900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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