Dhanbad to Mannarkkad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand to Mannarkkad, 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 Mannarkkad
2303 km · ~50h 4m · About 46h 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.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 384Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 534Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 684Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 768Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 918Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1068Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1152Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1302Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1452Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1535Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1685Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1835Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
84 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1919Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2069Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2219Look 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 Mannarkkad
2303 km · ~51h 12m · 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) · ~768 km
~17h 4m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200
- Change buses at a major city (around km 768)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mannarkkad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~768 km
~17h 4m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1535)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mannarkkad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Mannarkkad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~768 km
~17h 4m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200
- Arrive in Mannarkkad
Mannarkkad, 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 Mannarkkad
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Parli for Mannarkkad.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 42h 28m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 44h 33m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 1h 38m wait
1 change · 45h 5m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 5h 11m 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 Mannarkkad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Mannarkkad is about 2303 km by road, roughly 46.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2303 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,430 · Sedan ₹30,040 · SUV ₹39,300 · Innova / MUV ₹43,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,970
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,530 · AC Seater ₹4,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,680 · AC Sleeper ₹5,300 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,500
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,410 · Economy ₹2,330 · Third AC ₹3,250 · Second AC ₹4,640 · First AC ₹6,480
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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