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Kullu to Kunnamangalam

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

2990 kmDistance
59.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32990
Sedan₹38970
SUV₹50980
Innova / MUV₹57010
Tempo Traveller₹66080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3290
AC Seater₹5380
Non-AC Sleeper₹4780
AC Sleeper₹6880
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8420
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Train
Sleeper₹1820
Economy₹3020
Third AC₹4220
Second AC₹6010
First AC₹8400
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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: Kullu to Kunnamangalam

2990 km · ~64h 28m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kullu

    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. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 427

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 577

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 727

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

  7. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 854

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1004

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1154

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

  10. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1281

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1431

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1581

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

  13. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1709

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1859

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2009

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

  16. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2136

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2286

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2436

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

  19. 127 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2563

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2713

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2863

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

  22. 127 km · 2h 33m 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: Kullu to Kunnamangalam

2990 km · ~66h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kullu

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

  2. Kullu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~997 km

    ~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 997)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~997 km

    ~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1993)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~997 km

    ~22h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  7. 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: Kullu to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 64h 34m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
9h 9m79 stops
07:39 AM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:25 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
41h 19m338 stops
06:44 AM+2dVallikunnu

2 changes · 65h 12m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
2h 5m20 stops
12:35 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
07:24 AMJalandhar Cant
47h 58m396 stops
07:22 AM+2dVallikunnu

2 changes · 65h 12m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait

Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express#19226 · Express
11:50 PMPathankot
2h 5m15 stops
01:55 AM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
06:05 AMAmritsar Jn
49h 17m410 stops
07:22 AM+2dVallikunnu

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

Kullu to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kullu to Kunnamangalam is about 2990 km by road, roughly 59.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2990 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,990 · Sedan ₹38,970 · SUV ₹50,980 · Innova / MUV ₹57,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,290 · AC Seater ₹5,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,780 · AC Sleeper ₹6,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,820 · Economy ₹3,020 · Third AC ₹4,220 · Second AC ₹6,010 · First AC ₹8,400

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

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