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Lucknow to Karunagappalli

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

2642 kmDistance
52.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29160
Sedan₹34450
SUV₹45060
Innova / MUV₹50400
Tempo Traveller₹58420
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2910
AC Seater₹4760
Non-AC Sleeper₹4230
AC Sleeper₹6080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7450
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Train
Sleeper₹1620
Economy₹2670
Third AC₹3730
Second AC₹5310
First AC₹7430
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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: Lucknow to Karunagappalli

2642 km · ~56h 50m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Lucknow

    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 1761

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1911

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2061

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

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

    Overnight halt around km 2202

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2352

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2502

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

  19. 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: Lucknow to Karunagappalli

2642 km · ~58h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Lucknow

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

  2. Lucknow → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~881 km

    ~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 881)

    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) · ~881 km

    ~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1761)

    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) · ~881 km

    ~19h 35m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520

  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: Lucknow to Karunagappalli

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

Direct trains

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
11:50 AMLucknow Jn
51h 55m403 stops
03:45 PM+2dKarunagapalli

Other options with a change

1 change · 51h in total

Lucknow Jn - Pune Express#12104 · Superfast
06:30 AMLucknow Jn
5h 10m34 stops
11:40 AMJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 1h 15m wait

Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
12:55 PMJhansi Jn
44h 35m329 stops
09:30 AM+2dKollam Jn

1 change · 51h 3m in total

Marudhar Express#14863 · Express
12:30 AMLucknow
6h 43m54 stops
07:13 AMBharatpur Jn

Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 5h 27m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
12:40 PMBharatpur Jn
38h 53m368 stops
03:33 AM+2dKollam Jn

1 change · 51h 3m in total

Marudhar Express#14865 · Express
12:30 AMLucknow
6h 43m54 stops
07:13 AMBharatpur Jn

Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 5h 27m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
12:40 PMBharatpur Jn
38h 53m368 stops
03:33 AM+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

Lucknow to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Lucknow to Karunagappalli is about 2642 km by road, roughly 52.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2642 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,160 · Sedan ₹34,450 · SUV ₹45,060 · Innova / MUV ₹50,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,910 · AC Seater ₹4,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,230 · AC Sleeper ₹6,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,620 · Economy ₹2,670 · Third AC ₹3,730 · Second AC ₹5,310 · First AC ₹7,430

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

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