Motihari to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Motihari, Bihar to Karunagappalli, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Motihari to Karunagappalli
2790 km · ~60h 28m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Motihari
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 399Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 549Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 699Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 797Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 947Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1097Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1196Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1346Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1496Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1594Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1744Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1894Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1993Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2143Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2293Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2391Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2541Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2691Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarunagappalliKarunagappalli, 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: Motihari to Karunagappalli
2790 km · ~62h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Motihari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Motihari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Motihari → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 930)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1860)
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.
- change point 2 → Karunagappalli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- 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: Motihari to Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 62h 48m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 8h 50m wait
1 change · 63h 45m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 66h 16m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 9h 33m wait
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
Motihari to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Motihari to Karunagappalli is about 2790 km by road, roughly 55.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2790 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,790 · Sedan ₹36,370 · SUV ₹47,580 · Innova / MUV ₹53,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,680
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,070 · AC Seater ₹5,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,460 · AC Sleeper ₹6,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,820 · Third AC ₹3,940 · Second AC ₹5,610 · First AC ₹7,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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