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Dindigul to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

280 kmDistance
5.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3180
Sedan₹3740
SUV₹4910
Innova / MUV₹5520
Tempo Traveller₹6460
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹310
AC Seater₹500
Non-AC Sleeper₹450
AC Sleeper₹640
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹830
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Train
Sleeper₹200
Economy₹310
Third AC₹420
Second AC₹590
First AC₹810
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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: Dindigul to Karunagappalli

280 km · ~5h 56m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dindigul

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kumily

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

  3. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, 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: Dindigul to Karunagappalli

280 km · ~6h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Dindigul

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dindigul. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Dindigul → Karunagappalli

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~280 km

    ~6h 13m|Tentative fare ₹310–₹830

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

  3. 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: Dindigul to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Dindigul Jn for Dindigul, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

Direct trains

CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp#16127 · Express
03:15 PMDindigul Jn
10h 7m69 stops
01:22 AM+1dKarunagapalli

Other options with a change

1 change · 9h 38m in total

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express#16610 · Express
01:05 AMDindigul Jn
4h24 stops
05:05 AMTirunelveli

Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 50m wait

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
05:55 AMTirunelveli
4h 48m45 stops
10:43 AMKayankulam Jn

1 change · 10h 28m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp#12633 · Superfast
12:15 AMAyyalur
4h 30m29 stops
04:45 AMTirunelveli

Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 1h 10m wait

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
05:55 AMTirunelveli
4h 48m45 stops
10:43 AMKayankulam Jn

1 change · 10h 38m in total

Okha-Rameswaram Express#16734 · Express
02:55 PMDindigul Jn
1h 5m9 stops
04:00 PMMadurai Jn

Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 40m wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp#16127 · Express
04:40 PMMadurai Jn
8h 53m62 stops
01:33 AM+1dKayankulam Jn

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

Dindigul to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dindigul to Karunagappalli is about 280 km by road, roughly 5.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 280 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,180 · Sedan ₹3,740 · SUV ₹4,910 · Innova / MUV ₹5,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,460
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹310 · AC Seater ₹500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹450 · AC Sleeper ₹640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹830
  • Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹310 · Third AC ₹420 · Second AC ₹590 · First AC ₹810

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

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