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Karnal to Kunnamangalam

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

2661 kmDistance
53.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29370
Sedan₹34690
SUV₹45390
Innova / MUV₹50760
Tempo Traveller₹58840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2930
AC Seater₹4790
Non-AC Sleeper₹4260
AC Sleeper₹6120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7500
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Train
Sleeper₹1630
Economy₹2690
Third AC₹3760
Second AC₹5350
First AC₹7480
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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: Karnal to Kunnamangalam

2661 km · ~57h 13m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karnal

    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. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 444

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 594

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 744

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

  7. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 887

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1187

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

  10. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1331

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1481

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1631

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

  13. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1774

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1924

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2074

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

  16. 144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2218

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2368

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2518

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

  19. 144 km · 2h 52m 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: Karnal to Kunnamangalam

2661 km · ~59h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karnal

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

  2. Karnal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km

    ~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 887)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km

    ~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1774)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km

    ~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530

  7. 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: Karnal to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Karnal for Karnal, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

Direct trains

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
11:27 AMKarnal
43h 26m356 stops
06:53 AM+2dVellayil
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:31 AMKarnal
42h 43m358 stops
06:14 AM+2dVellayil

Other options with a change

1 change · 40h 35m in total

Malwa Express#12920 · Superfast
04:30 PMTaraori
2h 57m30 stops
07:27 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:35 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
35h 30m333 stops
09:05 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 43h 9m in total

Paschim Express#12926 · Superfast
01:56 PMTaraori
5h 14m46 stops
07:10 PMMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 4h 19m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
11:29 PMMathura Jn
33h 36m313 stops
09:05 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 43h 9m in total

Paschim Express#22926 · Superfast
01:56 PMTaraori
5h 25m47 stops
07:21 PMMurhesi Rampur

Change trains at Murhesi Rampur — about 4h 16m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
11:37 PMMurhesi Rampur
33h 28m312 stops
09:05 AM+2dVallikunnu

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

Karnal to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Kunnamangalam is about 2661 km by road, roughly 53.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2661 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,370 · Sedan ₹34,690 · SUV ₹45,390 · Innova / MUV ₹50,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,930 · AC Seater ₹4,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,260 · AC Sleeper ₹6,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,500
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,630 · Economy ₹2,690 · Third AC ₹3,760 · Second AC ₹5,350 · First AC ₹7,480

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

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