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Erode to Kunnamangalam

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

261 kmDistance
5.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2970
Sedan₹3490
SUV₹4590
Innova / MUV₹5160
Tempo Traveller₹6040
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹290
AC Seater₹470
Non-AC Sleeper₹420
AC Sleeper₹600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹780
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹290
Third AC₹400
Second AC₹550
First AC₹760
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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 Kunnamangalam

261 km · ~5h 33m · About 5h 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 Ooty

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

  3. 111 km · 2h 13m 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: Erode to Kunnamangalam

261 km · ~5h 48m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~261 km

    ~5h 48m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780

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

  3. 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: Erode to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Erode Jn for Erode, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

Direct trains

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
01:45 AMErode Jn
4h 54m27 stops
06:39 AMKallayi
Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
02:10 AMErode Jn
5h 14m37 stops
07:24 AMFerok
Navyug Express#16688 · Express
08:20 AMErode Jn
5h 24m42 stops
01:44 PMKallayi
Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
08:10 PMErode Jn
5h 14m38 stops
01:24 AM+1dKallayi
Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
10:45 PMErode Jn
5h 23m37 stops
04:08 AM+1dFerok

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Erode to Kunnamangalam is about 261 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ooty.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 261 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,970 · Sedan ₹3,490 · SUV ₹4,590 · Innova / MUV ₹5,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹760

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

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