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Mangaluru to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

607 kmDistance
12.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6780
Sedan₹7990
SUV₹10470
Innova / MUV₹11730
Tempo Traveller₹13650
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹670
AC Seater₹1090
Non-AC Sleeper₹970
AC Sleeper₹1400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1750
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Train
Sleeper₹390
Economy₹640
Third AC₹880
Second AC₹1240
First AC₹1730
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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: Mangaluru to Karunagappalli

607 km · ~12h 48m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mangaluru

    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. 154 km · 3h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 304

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 454

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

  5. 154 km · 3h 4m 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: Mangaluru to Karunagappalli

607 km · ~13h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mangaluru

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

  2. Mangaluru → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~607 km

    ~13h 29m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,750

  3. 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: Mangaluru to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

Direct trains

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
02:25 AMMangalore Jn
10h 22m100 stops
12:47 PMKarunagapalli
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
02:25 AMMangalore Jn
10h 22m103 stops
12:47 PMKarunagapalli
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
03:10 AMMangalore Jn
10h 7m99 stops
01:17 PMKarunagapalli
AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
03:10 AMMangalore Jn
10h 10m102 stops
01:20 PMKarunagapalli
MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath
08:15 AMMangalore Jn
10h 2m99 stops
06:17 PMKarunagapalli

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

Mangaluru to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mangaluru to Karunagappalli is about 607 km by road, roughly 12.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 607 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,780 · Sedan ₹7,990 · SUV ₹10,470 · Innova / MUV ₹11,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,650
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹970 · AC Sleeper ₹1,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,750
  • Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹880 · Second AC ₹1,240 · First AC ₹1,730

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

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