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Kochi to Munger

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Munger, Bihar.

2635 kmDistance
52.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29090
Sedan₹34360
SUV₹44950
Innova / MUV₹50270
Tempo Traveller₹58270
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2900
AC Seater₹4740
Non-AC Sleeper₹4220
AC Sleeper₹6060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7430
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Train
Sleeper₹1610
Economy₹2670
Third AC₹3720
Second AC₹5300
First AC₹7410
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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: Kochi to Munger

2635 km · ~56h 42m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

    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. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 439

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 589

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 739

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

  7. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 878

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1028

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1178

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

  10. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1318

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1468

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1618

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

  13. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1757

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1907

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2057

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

  16. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2196

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2346

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2496

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

  19. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Munger

    Munger, Bihar

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: Kochi to Munger

2635 km · ~58h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kochi

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

  2. Kochi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~878 km

    ~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 878)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~878 km

    ~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1757)

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

  6. change point 2 → Munger

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~878 km

    ~19h 31m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  7. Arrive in Munger

    Munger, Bihar

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kochi to Munger

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Sahibpur Kamal Jn for Munger.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 50h 5m in total

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
04:40 PMErnakulam Jn
48h 30m427 stops
05:10 PM+2dKiul Jn

Change trains at Kiul Jn — about 45m wait

NewDelhi-Bhagalpur Weekly SF Express#12350 · Superfast
05:55 PMKiul Jn
50m6 stops
06:45 PMJamalpur Jn

1 change · 51h 47m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
08:57 PMTriupunittura
14h 8m118 stops
11:05 AM+1dGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 1h 2m wait

YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp#15227 · Express
12:07 PMGudur Jn
36h 37m386 stops
12:44 AM+2dDanauli Phlwria

1 change · 52h 29m in total

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
08:15 PMTriupunittura
17h 50m142 stops
02:05 PM+1dBapatla

Change trains at Bapatla — about 1h 34m wait

YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp#15227 · Express
03:39 PMBapatla
33h 5m353 stops
12:44 AM+2dDanauli Phlwria

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

Kochi to Munger: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Munger is about 2635 km by road, roughly 52.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2635 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,090 · Sedan ₹34,360 · SUV ₹44,950 · Innova / MUV ₹50,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,270
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,900 · AC Seater ₹4,740 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,220 · AC Sleeper ₹6,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,430
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,670 · Third AC ₹3,720 · Second AC ₹5,300 · First AC ₹7,410

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

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