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Katra to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

3467 kmDistance
69.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹38240
Sedan₹45170
SUV₹59090
Innova / MUV₹66070
Tempo Traveller₹76570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3810
AC Seater₹6240
Non-AC Sleeper₹5550
AC Sleeper₹7970
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9760
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Train
Sleeper₹2110
Economy₹3500
Third AC₹4880
Second AC₹6960
First AC₹9740
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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: Katra to Karunagappalli

3467 km · ~74h 40m · About 69h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katra

    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. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 867

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1017

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1167

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

  10. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1300

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1450

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1600

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

  13. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1734

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1884

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2034

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

  16. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2167

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2317

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2467

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

  19. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2600

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2750

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2900

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

  22. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 3034

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3184

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3334

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

  25. 133 km · 2h 40m 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: Katra to Karunagappalli

3467 km · ~77h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Katra

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

  2. Katra → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 867)

    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) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1734)

    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 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2600)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km

    ~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480

  9. 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: Katra to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 65h 5m in total

Udhampur-Ahmedabad Janmabhoomi Express#19108 · Express
08:50 PMUdhampur
5h 15m36 stops
02:05 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 19m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
07:24 AMJalandhar Cant
54h 31m457 stops
01:55 PM+2dKollam Jn

1 change · 65h 55m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
11h 5m92 stops
06:10 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 5h 20m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
11:30 AMNew Delhi
49h 30m380 stops
01:00 PM+2dKollam Jn

1 change · 66h 10m in total

Uttar Sampark Kranti Express#12446 · Sampark Kranti
07:05 PMUdhampur
7h 50m57 stops
02:55 AM+1dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 7h 25m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
10:20 AMAmbala Cant Jn
50h 55m433 stops
01:15 PM+2dKollam 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

Katra to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katra to Karunagappalli is about 3467 km by road, roughly 69.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3467 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹38,240 · Sedan ₹45,170 · SUV ₹59,090 · Innova / MUV ₹66,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹76,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,810 · AC Seater ₹6,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,550 · AC Sleeper ₹7,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹2,110 · Economy ₹3,500 · Third AC ₹4,880 · Second AC ₹6,960 · First AC ₹9,740

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

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