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Mangaluru to Kunnamangalam

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

274 kmDistance
5.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3110
Sedan₹3660
SUV₹4810
Innova / MUV₹5410
Tempo Traveller₹6330
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹300
AC Seater₹490
Non-AC Sleeper₹440
AC Sleeper₹630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹820
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹300
Third AC₹410
Second AC₹580
First AC₹800
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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 Kunnamangalam

274 km · ~5h 49m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mangaluru

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Taliparamba

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 124 km · 2h 29m 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: Mangaluru to Kunnamangalam

274 km · ~6h 5m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~274 km

    ~6h 5m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹820

    Usual tea / meal halts: Kannur (~170 km)

  3. 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: Mangaluru to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Mangalore Cntl for Mangaluru, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

Direct trains

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
02:25 AMMangalore Jn
3h 48m41 stops
06:13 AMVellayil
AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
03:10 AMMangalore Jn
3h 43m40 stops
06:53 AMVellayil
Madgaon Ernakulam Weekly Super Fast Express#10215 · Express
03:10 AMMangalore Jn
3h 44m41 stops
06:54 AMVellayil
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
03:10 AMMangalore Jn
3h 44m40 stops
06:54 AMVellayil
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
05:37 AMMangalore Jn
3h 10m41 stops
08:47 AMVellayil

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mangaluru to Kunnamangalam is about 274 km by road, roughly 5.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kannur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 274 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,110 · Sedan ₹3,660 · SUV ₹4,810 · Innova / MUV ₹5,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,330
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹580 · First AC ₹800

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

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