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Karwar to Vatakara

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Karwar, Karnataka to Vatakara, Kerala.

513 kmDistance
10.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5740
Sedan₹6770
SUV₹8870
Innova / MUV₹9950
Tempo Traveller₹11590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹560
AC Seater₹920
Non-AC Sleeper₹820
AC Sleeper₹1180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1490
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Train
Sleeper₹340
Economy₹540
Third AC₹750
Second AC₹1060
First AC₹1470
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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: Karwar to Vatakara

513 km · ~10h 56m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karwar

    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. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 257

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 407

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

  5. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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: Karwar to Vatakara

513 km · ~11h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Karwar

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

  2. Karwar → Vatakara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~513 km

    ~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490

  3. Arrive in Vatakara

    Vatakara, 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: Karwar to Vatakara

Nearest railway stations: Karwar for Karwar, Iringal for Vatakara.

Direct trains

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
02:01 AMKarwar
6h 11m56 stops
08:12 AMIringal
MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath
03:24 AMKarwar
7h 45m55 stops
11:09 AMIringal
MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
05:00 AMKarwar
5h 42m56 stops
10:42 AMIringal
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
01:42 PMKarwar
7h 13m55 stops
08:55 PMVadakara
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
08:38 PMKarwar
7h 25m55 stops
04:03 AM+1dVadakara

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

Karwar to Vatakara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karwar to Vatakara is about 513 km by road, roughly 10.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 513 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,740 · Sedan ₹6,770 · SUV ₹8,870 · Innova / MUV ₹9,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹820 · AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,060 · First AC ₹1,470

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

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