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Giridih to Kunnamangalam

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

2349 kmDistance
47 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25940
Sedan₹30640
SUV₹40080
Innova / MUV₹44830
Tempo Traveller₹51980
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2580
AC Seater₹4230
Non-AC Sleeper₹3760
AC Sleeper₹5400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6630
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Train
Sleeper₹1440
Economy₹2380
Third AC₹3320
Second AC₹4730
First AC₹6610
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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: Giridih to Kunnamangalam

2349 km · ~50h 59m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Giridih

    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. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

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

  7. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 783

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 933

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1083

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

  10. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1175

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1325

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1475

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

  13. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1566

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1716

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1866

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

  16. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1958

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2108

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2258

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

  19. 92 km · 1h 50m 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: Giridih to Kunnamangalam

2349 km · ~52h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Giridih

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

  2. Giridih → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~783 km

    ~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 783)

    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) · ~783 km

    ~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1566)

    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) · ~783 km

    ~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240

  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: Giridih to Kunnamangalam

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 53h 51m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 48m16 stops
03:38 AM+1dAndal Jn

Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 35m wait

New Jalpaiguri-Chennai SF Express#12754 · Superfast
07:13 AMAndal Jn
31h 41m279 stops
02:54 PM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 2h 8m wait

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

2 changes · 56h 11m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 48m16 stops
03:38 AM+1dAndal Jn

Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 36m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
07:14 AMAndal Jn
36h 19m341 stops
07:33 PM+1dMagnesite Jn

Change trains at Magnesite Jn — about 5h 3m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
12:36 AMMagnesite Jn
6h 25m41 stops
07:01 AMChemancheri

2 changes · 57h 18m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 48m16 stops
03:38 AM+1dAndal Jn

Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 36m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
07:14 AMAndal Jn
32h 54m312 stops
04:08 PM+1dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 6h 17m wait

Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
10:25 PMKatpadi Jn
9h 43m80 stops
08:08 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

Giridih to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Giridih to Kunnamangalam is about 2349 km by road, roughly 47 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2349 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,940 · Sedan ₹30,640 · SUV ₹40,080 · Innova / MUV ₹44,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,980
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,580 · AC Seater ₹4,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,760 · AC Sleeper ₹5,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,630
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,380 · Third AC ₹3,320 · Second AC ₹4,730 · First AC ₹6,610

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

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