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Idukki to Karunagappalli

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

140 kmDistance
2.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1640
Sedan₹1920
SUV₹2530
Innova / MUV₹2860
Tempo Traveller₹3380
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹150
AC Seater₹250
Non-AC Sleeper₹220
AC Sleeper₹320
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹440
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹170
Third AC₹230
Second AC₹310
First AC₹420
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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: Idukki to Karunagappalli

140 km · ~2h 48m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Idukki

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

  2. 140 km · 2h 48m 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: Idukki to Karunagappalli

140 km · ~3h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Idukki

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

  2. Idukki → Karunagappalli

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~140 km

    ~3h 7m|Tentative fare ₹150–₹440

  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: Idukki to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 90 km away) for Idukki, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
2h 32m20 stops
03:00 AMKarunagapalli
Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express
01:08 AMErnakulam Jn
2h 32m20 stops
03:40 AMKarunagapalli
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
01:15 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 50m22 stops
03:05 AMKarunagapalli
Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
02:18 AMErnakulam Jn
2h 18m20 stops
04:36 AMKarunagapalli
Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
02:58 AMErnakulam Jn
2h 32m20 stops
05:30 AMKarunagapalli

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

Idukki to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Karunagappalli is about 140 km by road, roughly 2.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 140 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,640 · Sedan ₹1,920 · SUV ₹2,530 · Innova / MUV ₹2,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,380
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹150 · AC Seater ₹250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹220 · AC Sleeper ₹320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹310 · First AC ₹420

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

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