Jamshedpur to Kabini
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand to Kabini, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2097 km
Approx Duration: 46.6 hrs
Route overview
Jamshedpur to Kabini is about 2097 km by road, roughly 46.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Jamshedpur to Kabini
About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jamshedpur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 419. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 569. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 719. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 839. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 989. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1139. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1258. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1408. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1558. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1678. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1828. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1978. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Arrive in Kabini
By bus: Jamshedpur to Kabini
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jamshedpur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jamshedpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jamshedpur → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km Takes about 15h 32m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 699). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kabini. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km Takes about 15h 32m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1398). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kabini. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kabini. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~699 km Takes about 15h 32m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Arrive in Kabini
By train: Jamshedpur to Kabini
The nearest railway stations are Tatanagar Jn for Jamshedpur and Mysore Jn (about 70 km away) for Kabini. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 38h in total: TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12889) 06:35 PM Tatanagar Jn to 12:30 AM Katpadi Jn, then CHENNAI - MYSORE Weekly SF Exp (22682) 01:20 AM Katpadi Jn to 08:35 AM Mysore Jn — change at Katpadi Jn (about 50m wait)
- With one change, 42h 9m in total: HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp (12860) 05:14 PM Rakha Mines to 08:21 PM Diva, then MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto (12223) 09:09 PM Diva to 11:23 AM Ferok — change at Diva (about 48m wait)
- With one change, 42h 25m in total: TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12889) 06:35 PM Tatanagar Jn to 12:30 AM Katpadi Jn, then CHENNAI CENT - MYSORE Shatabdi Express (12007) 07:45 AM Katpadi Jn to 01:00 PM Mysore Jn — change at Katpadi Jn (about 7h 15m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2097 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,170 · Sedan ₹27,360 · SUV ₹35,800 · Innova / MUV ₹40,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,430
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · AC Sleeper ₹4,820 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,920
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,970 · Second AC ₹4,220 · First AC ₹5,900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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