Kadapa to Karwar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh to Karwar, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 658 km
Approx Duration: 14.6 hrs
Route overview
Kadapa to Karwar is about 658 km by road, roughly 14.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Kadapa to Karwar
About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kadapa. 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.
- 179 km (about 3h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 329. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 479. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 179 km (about 3h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Karwar
By bus: Kadapa to Karwar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kadapa. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kadapa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kadapa → Karwar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~658 km Takes about 14h 37m. Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,890.
- Arrive in Karwar
By train: Kadapa to Karwar
The nearest railway stations are Cuddapah for Kadapa and Karwar for Karwar. 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, 28h 56m in total: NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Balaji Exp (16352) 12:15 AM Bhakarapet to 07:50 PM Diva, then MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto (12223) 09:09 PM Diva to 05:11 AM Harwada — change at Diva (about 1h 19m wait)
- With one change, 31h 55m in total: NAGERCOIL - MUMBAI CST Balaji Exp (16352) 12:15 AM Bhakarapet to 07:50 PM Diva, then MUMBAI CST - MANGALORE Exp (12133) 10:52 PM Diva to 08:10 AM Harwada — change at Diva (about 3h 2m wait)
- With one change, 33h 29m in total: ChennaiCentral-CST Mumbai Express (11042) 04:44 PM Bhakarapet to 12:31 PM Kopar Road, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 05:01 PM Kopar Road to 02:13 AM Harwada — change at Kopar Road (about 4h 30m 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 658 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,340 · Sedan ₹8,650 · SUV ₹11,340 · Innova / MUV ₹12,700 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,050 · AC Sleeper ₹1,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,890
- Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹690 · Third AC ₹950 · Second AC ₹1,350 · First AC ₹1,870
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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