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Ludhiana to Kunnamangalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ludhiana, Punjab to Kunnamangalam, Kerala.

2832 kmDistance
56.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31250
Sedan₹36920
SUV₹48290
Innova / MUV₹54010
Tempo Traveller₹62600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3120
AC Seater₹5100
Non-AC Sleeper₹4530
AC Sleeper₹6510
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7980
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Train
Sleeper₹1730
Economy₹2860
Third AC₹3990
Second AC₹5690
First AC₹7960
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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: Ludhiana to Kunnamangalam

2832 km · ~61h 18m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ludhiana

    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. 105 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 809

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 959

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1109

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1214

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1364

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1514

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1618

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1768

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1918

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

  16. 105 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2023

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2173

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2323

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

  19. 105 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2427

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2577

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2727

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

  22. 105 km · 2h 5m 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: Ludhiana to Kunnamangalam

2832 km · ~62h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ludhiana

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

  2. Ludhiana → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~944 km

    ~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 944)

    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) · ~944 km

    ~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1888)

    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) · ~944 km

    ~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690

  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: Ludhiana to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

Direct trains

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
05:20 AMLudhiana Jn
56h 24m402 stops
01:44 PM+2dKallayi
AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
08:20 AMLudhiana Jn
46h 33m382 stops
06:53 AM+2dVellayil

Other options with a change

1 change · 43h 53m in total

Malwa Express#12920 · Superfast
01:12 PMBhatian
6h 15m56 stops
07:27 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:35 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
35h 30m333 stops
09:05 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 46h 52m in total

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
07:52 AMBhatian
20h 8m196 stops
04:00 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
05:20 AMVadodara Jn
25h 24m183 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 47h 1m in total

Paschim Express#12926 · Superfast
10:04 AMBhatian
22h 46m175 stops
08:50 AM+1dVishvamitri

Change trains at Vishvamitri — about 2h 48m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
11:38 AMVishvamitri
21h 27m195 stops
09:05 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

Ludhiana to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ludhiana to Kunnamangalam is about 2832 km by road, roughly 56.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2832 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,250 · Sedan ₹36,920 · SUV ₹48,290 · Innova / MUV ₹54,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,120 · AC Seater ₹5,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,530 · AC Sleeper ₹6,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,980
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,730 · Economy ₹2,860 · Third AC ₹3,990 · Second AC ₹5,690 · First AC ₹7,960

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

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