Karur to Thodupuzha
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Thodupuzha, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Karur to Thodupuzha
246 km · ~5h 15m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Karur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MarayurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Karur to Thodupuzha
246 km · ~5h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Karur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Karur → Thodupuzha
AC Seater / Volvo · ~246 km
~5h 28m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹740
Usual tea / meal halts: Munnar (~170 km)
- Arrive in Thodupuzha
Thodupuzha, 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: Karur to Thodupuzha
Nearest railway stations: Karur for Karur, Ernakulam Jn (about 48 km away) for Thodupuzha.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 15m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 8h 40m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 9h 10m in total
Change trains at Singanallur — about 1h wait
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
Karur to Thodupuzha: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Karur to Thodupuzha is about 246 km by road, roughly 4.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Munnar.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 246 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,810 · Sedan ₹3,300 · SUV ₹4,330 · Innova / MUV ₹4,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹390 · AC Sleeper ₹570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹740
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹520 · First AC ₹720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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