Dumka to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dumka, 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: Dumka to Karunagappalli
2650 km · ~57h · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dumka
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.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 442Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 592Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 742Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 883Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1033Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1183Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1325Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1475Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1625Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1767Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1917Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2067Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2208Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2358Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2508Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m 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: Dumka to Karunagappalli
2650 km · ~58h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dumka
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dumka. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dumka → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km
~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 883)
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) · ~883 km
~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1767)
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) · ~883 km
~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- 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: Dumka to Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 56h 55m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait
Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 1h 5m wait
2 changes · 56h 55m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 50m wait
2 changes · 56h 55m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 1h 25m wait
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 6h 10m 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
Dumka to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dumka to Karunagappalli is about 2650 km by road, roughly 53 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2650 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,250 · Sedan ₹34,550 · SUV ₹45,200 · Innova / MUV ₹50,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,600
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,920 · AC Seater ₹4,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,240 · AC Sleeper ₹6,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,470
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,620 · Economy ₹2,680 · Third AC ₹3,740 · Second AC ₹5,330 · First AC ₹7,450
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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