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Dumka to Kunnamangalam

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

2438 kmDistance
48.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26920
Sedan₹31790
SUV₹41600
Innova / MUV₹46520
Tempo Traveller₹53940
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2680
AC Seater₹4390
Non-AC Sleeper₹3900
AC Sleeper₹5610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6880
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Train
Sleeper₹1490
Economy₹2470
Third AC₹3440
Second AC₹4910
First AC₹6860
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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: Dumka to Kunnamangalam

2438 km · ~52h 46m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dumka

    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. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 406

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 556

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 706

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

  7. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 813

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 963

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1113

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

  10. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1219

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1369

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1519

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

  13. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1625

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1775

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1925

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

  16. 106 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2032

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2182

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2332

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

  19. 106 km · 2h 8m 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: Dumka to Kunnamangalam

2438 km · ~54h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Dumka → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~813 km

    ~18h 4m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,330

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 813)

    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) · ~813 km

    ~18h 4m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,330

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1625)

    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) · ~813 km

    ~18h 4m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,330

  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: Dumka to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 62h 27m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait

Patna - Ernakulam Express#16310 · Express
06:16 PMJasidih Jn
44h 32m396 stops
02:48 PM+2dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 8h 3m wait

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
10:51 PMVallathol Nagar
1h 26m22 stops
12:17 AM+1dChemancheri

2 changes · 63h 55m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait

Patna - Ernakulam Express#16310 · Express
06:16 PMJasidih Jn
40h 35m369 stops
10:51 AM+2dTotiyapalayam

Change trains at Totiyapalayam — about 9h 24m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
08:15 PMTotiyapalayam
5h 30m42 stops
01:45 AM+1dChemancheri

2 changes · 66h 51m in total

Dumka-Jasidih Passenger#53552 · Passenger
09:50 AMDumka
1h 45m7 stops
11:35 AMJasidih Jn

Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait

Patna - Ernakulam Express#16310 · Express
06:16 PMJasidih Jn
33h 39m292 stops
03:55 AM+2dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 13h 7m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
05:02 PMBasin Bridge Jn
11h 39m117 stops
04:41 AM+1dChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dumka to Kunnamangalam is about 2438 km by road, roughly 48.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2438 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,920 · Sedan ₹31,790 · SUV ₹41,600 · Innova / MUV ₹46,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,940
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,680 · AC Seater ₹4,390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,900 · AC Sleeper ₹5,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,880
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,490 · Economy ₹2,470 · Third AC ₹3,440 · Second AC ₹4,910 · First AC ₹6,860

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

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