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Dhanbad to Kunnamangalam

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

2316 kmDistance
46.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25580
Sedan₹30210
SUV₹39520
Innova / MUV₹44200
Tempo Traveller₹51250
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2550
AC Seater₹4170
Non-AC Sleeper₹3710
AC Sleeper₹5330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6530
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Train
Sleeper₹1420
Economy₹2350
Third AC₹3270
Second AC₹4660
First AC₹6510
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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: Dhanbad to Kunnamangalam

2316 km · ~50h 19m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhanbad

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

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

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 772

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 922

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1072

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

  10. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1158

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1308

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1458

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

  13. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1544

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1694

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1844

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

  16. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1930

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2080

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2230

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

  19. 86 km · 1h 43m 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: Dhanbad to Kunnamangalam

2316 km · ~51h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Dhanbad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km

    ~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 772)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kunnamangalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km

    ~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1544)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kunnamangalam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~772 km

    ~17h 9m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210

  7. 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: Dhanbad to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 51h 15m in total

DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
10:50 AMDhanbad Jn
30h 35m199 stops
05:25 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
07:20 PMVijayawada Jn
18h 45m153 stops
02:05 PM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 53h 9m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad)#12321 · Superfast
01:35 AMKalubathan
32h 51m261 stops
10:26 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 28m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
18h 50m130 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 53h 9m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad)#12321 · Superfast
01:35 AMKalubathan
32h 51m261 stops
10:26 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 17m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
19h 1m121 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhanbad to Kunnamangalam is about 2316 km by road, roughly 46.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2316 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,580 · Sedan ₹30,210 · SUV ₹39,520 · Innova / MUV ₹44,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,250
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,550 · AC Seater ₹4,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · AC Sleeper ₹5,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,530
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,420 · Economy ₹2,350 · Third AC ₹3,270 · Second AC ₹4,660 · First AC ₹6,510

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

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