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Motihari to Kunnamangalam

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

2536 kmDistance
50.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28000
Sedan₹33070
SUV₹43260
Innova / MUV₹48380
Tempo Traveller₹56090
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2790
AC Seater₹4560
Non-AC Sleeper₹4060
AC Sleeper₹5830
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7150
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Train
Sleeper₹1550
Economy₹2570
Third AC₹3580
Second AC₹5100
First AC₹7130
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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: Motihari to Kunnamangalam

2536 km · ~54h 43m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Motihari

    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. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 423

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 573

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 723

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

  7. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 845

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 995

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1145

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

  10. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1268

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1418

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1568

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

  13. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1691

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1841

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1991

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

  16. 123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2113

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2263

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2413

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

  19. 123 km · 2h 27m 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: Motihari to Kunnamangalam

2536 km · ~56h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Motihari → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km

    ~18h 47m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 845)

    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) · ~845 km

    ~18h 47m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1691)

    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) · ~845 km

    ~18h 47m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  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: Motihari to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 59h 42m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
05:45 PMSagauli Jn
23h 35m170 stops
05:20 PM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 4h 30m wait

NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
09:50 PMItarsi Jn
31h 37m224 stops
05:27 AM+2dVallikunnu

1 change · 60h 59m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
05:45 PMSagauli Jn
35h 36m266 stops
05:21 AM+2dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 6h 33m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
18h 50m130 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 60h 59m in total

RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Jan Sadharan Exp#15267 · Express
05:45 PMSagauli Jn
35h 36m266 stops
05:21 AM+2dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 6h 22m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
19h 1m121 stops
06:44 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

Motihari to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Motihari to Kunnamangalam is about 2536 km by road, roughly 50.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2536 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,000 · Sedan ₹33,070 · SUV ₹43,260 · Innova / MUV ₹48,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,090
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,790 · AC Seater ₹4,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,060 · AC Sleeper ₹5,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,150
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,550 · Economy ₹2,570 · Third AC ₹3,580 · Second AC ₹5,100 · First AC ₹7,130

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

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