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Erode to Karunagappalli

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

371 kmDistance
7.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4180
Sedan₹4920
SUV₹6460
Innova / MUV₹7250
Tempo Traveller₹8460
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹410
AC Seater₹670
Non-AC Sleeper₹590
AC Sleeper₹850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1090
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Train
Sleeper₹250
Economy₹400
Third AC₹550
Second AC₹770
First AC₹1070
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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: Erode to Karunagappalli

371 km · ~8h 5m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Erode

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Udumalaippettai

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

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Ponkunnam

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 71 km · 1h 25m 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: Erode to Karunagappalli

371 km · ~8h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Erode

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

  2. Erode → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~371 km

    ~8h 15m|Tentative fare ₹410–₹1,090

    Usual tea / meal halts: Marayur (~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: Erode to Karunagappalli

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

Direct trains

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
01:10 AMErode Jn
8h 5m64 stops
09:15 AMKarunagapalli
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
02:20 AMErode Jn
8h 22m68 stops
10:42 AMKarunagapalli
Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express
02:20 AMErode Jn
8h 37m69 stops
10:57 AMKarunagapalli
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast
02:20 AMErode Jn
8h 37m69 stops
10:57 AMKarunagapalli
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:30 AMErode Jn
8h 53m69 stops
12:23 PMKarunagapalli

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

Erode to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Karunagappalli is about 371 km by road, roughly 7.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Idukki.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 371 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,180 · Sedan ₹4,920 · SUV ₹6,460 · Innova / MUV ₹7,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,460
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹410 · AC Seater ₹670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,090
  • Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹550 · Second AC ₹770 · First AC ₹1,070

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

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