Dhanbad to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, 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: Dhanbad to Karunagappalli
2532 km · ~54h 38m · About 51h 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.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 844Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 994Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1144Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1266Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1416Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1566Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1688Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1838Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1988Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2110Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2260Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2410Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m 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: Dhanbad to Karunagappalli
2532 km · ~56h 15m · 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) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Change buses at a major city (around km 844)
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) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1688)
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) · ~844 km
~18h 45m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- 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: Dhanbad to Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 47h 45m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 50h 22m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 5h 11m wait
1 change · 51h 39m 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 Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Karunagappalli is about 2532 km by road, roughly 50.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2532 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,950 · Sedan ₹33,020 · SUV ₹43,190 · Innova / MUV ₹48,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,000
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,790 · AC Seater ₹4,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,050 · AC Sleeper ₹5,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,140
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,550 · Economy ₹2,560 · Third AC ₹3,570 · Second AC ₹5,090 · First AC ₹7,120
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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