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Katni to Kunnamangalam

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

1914 kmDistance
38.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21150
Sedan₹24980
SUV₹32690
Innova / MUV₹36570
Tempo Traveller₹42410
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2110
AC Seater₹3450
Non-AC Sleeper₹3060
AC Sleeper₹4400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5410
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Train
Sleeper₹1180
Economy₹1940
Third AC₹2710
Second AC₹3860
First AC₹5390
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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 Kunnamangalam

1914 km · ~41h 37m · About 38h 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. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 383

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 533

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 683

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

  7. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 766

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 916

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1066

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

  10. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1148

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1298

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1448

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

  13. 83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1531

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1681

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1831

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

  16. 83 km · 1h 39m 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: Katni to Kunnamangalam

1914 km · ~42h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 957)

    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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~957 km

    ~21h 16m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  5. 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: Katni to Kunnamangalam

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 35h 41m in total

PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12142 · Superfast
09:24 PMJukehi
17h 4m134 stops
02:28 PM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 33m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
05:01 PMKopar Road
16h 4m130 stops
09:05 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 37h 47m in total

CHHAPRA - MUMBAI LTT Godan Exp#11060 · Express
09:44 PMJukehi
17h 39m139 stops
03:23 PM+1dThane

Change trains at Thane — about 5h 40m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
09:03 PMThane
14h 28m129 stops
11:31 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 37h 47m in total

GORAKHPUR - MUMBAI LTT Exp#11056 · Express
09:44 PMJukehi
18h 21m144 stops
04:05 PM+1dLokmanya Tilak Term

Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 4h 45m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
08:50 PMLokmanya Tilak Term
14h 41m137 stops
11:31 AM+1dVallikunnu

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katni to Kunnamangalam is about 1914 km by road, roughly 38.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1914 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,150 · Sedan ₹24,980 · SUV ₹32,690 · Innova / MUV ₹36,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,410
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,110 · AC Seater ₹3,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,060 · AC Sleeper ₹4,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,180 · Economy ₹1,940 · Third AC ₹2,710 · Second AC ₹3,860 · First AC ₹5,390

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

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