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Jamshedpur to Karunagappalli

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

2397 kmDistance
47.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26470
Sedan₹31260
SUV₹40900
Innova / MUV₹45740
Tempo Traveller₹53030
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2640
AC Seater₹4310
Non-AC Sleeper₹3840
AC Sleeper₹5510
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6760
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Train
Sleeper₹1470
Economy₹2430
Third AC₹3390
Second AC₹4820
First AC₹6740
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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: Jamshedpur to Karunagappalli

2397 km · ~51h 56m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jamshedpur

    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. 100 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 400

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 550

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 700

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

  7. 100 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 799

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 949

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1099

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

  10. 100 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1199

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1349

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

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

  13. 100 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1598

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1748

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1898

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

  16. 100 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1998

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2148

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2298

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

  19. 100 km · 1h 59m 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: Jamshedpur to Karunagappalli

2397 km · ~53h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Jamshedpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~799 km

    ~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 799)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~799 km

    ~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1598)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~799 km

    ~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  7. 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: Jamshedpur to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Tatanagar Jn for Jamshedpur, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 55m in total

GUWAHATI - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#15630 · Express
03:05 PMGamharia
21h 5m202 stops
12:10 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 50m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:00 PMVijayawada Jn
22h179 stops
01:00 PM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 45h 55m in total

DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
03:05 PMGamharia
21h 5m202 stops
12:10 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 50m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
03:00 PMVijayawada Jn
22h179 stops
01:00 PM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 46h 40m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12802 · Superfast
08:05 PMGamharia
2h 28m21 stops
10:33 PMHijilli

Change trains at Hijilli — about 3h 16m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
01:49 AMHijilli
40h 56m354 stops
06:45 PM+1dKollam Jn

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

Jamshedpur to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jamshedpur to Karunagappalli is about 2397 km by road, roughly 47.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2397 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,470 · Sedan ₹31,260 · SUV ₹40,900 · Innova / MUV ₹45,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,030
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,640 · AC Seater ₹4,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,840 · AC Sleeper ₹5,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,430 · Third AC ₹3,390 · Second AC ₹4,820 · First AC ₹6,740

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

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