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Idukki to Kunnamangalam

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

273 kmDistance
5.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3100
Sedan₹3650
SUV₹4790
Innova / MUV₹5390
Tempo Traveller₹6310
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹300
AC Seater₹490
Non-AC Sleeper₹440
AC Sleeper₹630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹810
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹300
Third AC₹410
Second AC₹580
First AC₹790
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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 Kunnamangalam

273 km · ~5h 48m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Idukki

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Alathur

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

  3. 123 km · 2h 28m 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: Idukki to Kunnamangalam

273 km · ~6h 4m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~273 km

    ~6h 4m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹810

    Usual tea / meal halts: Ottapalam (~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: Idukki to Kunnamangalam

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

Direct trains

Ernakulam Kannur InterCity Express#16305 · Express
07:20 AMChovvara
3h 11m29 stops
10:31 AMFerok
Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express#12076 · Jan Shatabdi
09:42 AMChovvara
3h 4m29 stops
12:46 PMFerok
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
01:23 PMAngamali
3h 22m31 stops
04:45 PMKallayi
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
01:23 PMAngamali
3h 22m31 stops
04:45 PMKallayi
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
01:25 PMAngamali
3h 19m29 stops
04:44 PMKallayi

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Idukki to Kunnamangalam is about 273 km by road, roughly 5.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 273 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,100 · Sedan ₹3,650 · SUV ₹4,790 · Innova / MUV ₹5,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,310
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹580 · First AC ₹790

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

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