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Katni to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katni, Madhya Pradesh to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

2202 kmDistance
44 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24320
Sedan₹28730
SUV₹37580
Innova / MUV₹42040
Tempo Traveller₹48740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2420
AC Seater₹3960
Non-AC Sleeper₹3520
AC Sleeper₹5060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6220
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Train
Sleeper₹1350
Economy₹2230
Third AC₹3110
Second AC₹4430
First AC₹6200
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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: Katni to Karunagappalli

2202 km · ~47h 22m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katni

    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. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 440

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 590

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 740

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

  7. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 881

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1031

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1181

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

  10. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1321

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1471

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1621

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

  13. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1762

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1912

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2062

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

  16. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, 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: Katni to Karunagappalli

2202 km · ~48h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katni

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

  2. Katni → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~734 km

    ~16h 19m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 734)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~734 km

    ~16h 19m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1468)

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

  6. change point 2 → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~734 km

    ~16h 19m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  7. Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, 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: Katni to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 43h 21m in total

PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express#16360 · Express
04:49 AMJukehi
24h 47m197 stops
05:36 AM+1dTettu

Change trains at Tettu — about 41m wait

Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
06:17 AMTettu
17h 53m143 stops
12:10 AM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 44h 16m in total

PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12142 · Superfast
09:24 PMJukehi
5h 37m38 stops
03:01 AM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
03:45 AMItarsi Jn
37h 55m284 stops
05:40 PM+1dKollam Jn

1 change · 44h 23m in total

CHHAPRA - CHENNAI CENTRAL Ganga Kaveri Exp#12670 · Superfast
08:42 AMJukehi
29h 43m238 stops
02:25 PM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 52m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
03:17 PMBasin Bridge Jn
13h 48m143 stops
05:05 AM+1dKollam Jn

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

Katni to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katni to Karunagappalli is about 2202 km by road, roughly 44 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2202 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,320 · Sedan ₹28,730 · SUV ₹37,580 · Innova / MUV ₹42,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,420 · AC Seater ₹3,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,520 · AC Sleeper ₹5,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,230 · Third AC ₹3,110 · Second AC ₹4,430 · First AC ₹6,200

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

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