Karwar to Wayanad
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karwar, Karnataka to Wayanad, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 539 km
Approx Duration: 12 hrs
Route overview
Karwar to Wayanad is about 539 km by road, roughly 12 hours of travel time.
By car: Karwar to Wayanad
About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Karwar. 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.
- 120 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 270. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 420. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 120 km (about 2h 23m of driving) — Arrive in Wayanad
By bus: Karwar to Wayanad
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Karwar → Wayanad. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~539 km Takes about 11h 59m. Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560.
- Arrive in Wayanad
By train: Karwar to Wayanad
The nearest railway stations are Karwar for Karwar and Chemancheri (about 46 km away) for Wayanad. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) — departs 02:01 AM from Karwar, arrives 08:27 AM at Quilandi, 6h 26m
- MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp (12201) — departs 03:24 AM from Karwar, arrives 11:27 AM at Quilandi, 8h 3m
- MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto (12223) — departs 05:00 AM from Karwar, arrives 10:56 AM at Quilandi, 5h 56m
- DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp (12432) — departs 01:42 PM from Karwar, arrives 09:16 PM at Quilandi, 7h 34m
- NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp (12618) — departs 08:38 PM from Karwar, arrives 04:21 AM (+1 day) at Quilandi, 7h 43m
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 539 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,030 · Sedan ₹7,110 · SUV ₹9,310 · Innova / MUV ₹10,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹860 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹780 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Karwar
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