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Nagapattinam to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

532 kmDistance
10.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5950
Sedan₹7020
SUV₹9190
Innova / MUV₹10310
Tempo Traveller₹12000
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹590
AC Seater₹960
Non-AC Sleeper₹850
AC Sleeper₹1220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1540
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Train
Sleeper₹350
Economy₹560
Third AC₹770
Second AC₹1090
First AC₹1520
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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: Nagapattinam to Karunagappalli

532 km · ~11h 18m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagapattinam

    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. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 266

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 416

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

  5. 116 km · 2h 19m 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: Nagapattinam to Karunagappalli

532 km · ~11h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Nagapattinam

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

  2. Nagapattinam → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~532 km

    ~11h 49m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540

  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: Nagapattinam to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Andanappettai for Nagapattinam, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 19h 50m in total

Tea Garden Express#16865 · Express
04:30 PMNagore
13h 45m101 stops
06:15 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

Change trains at Ernakulam Jn — about 3h 45m wait

Ernakulam Kayankulam Passenger#56381 · Passenger
10:00 AMErnakulam Jn
2h 20m19 stops
12:20 PMKayankulam Jn

1 change · 19h 52m in total

Tea Garden Express#16865 · Express
04:30 PMNagore
10h 40m81 stops
03:10 AM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 4h 43m wait

Kozhikode - Trivandrum Jan Shatabdi#12081 · Jan Shatabdi
07:53 AMVallathol Nagar
4h 29m44 stops
12:22 PMKollam Jn

1 change · 27h 7m in total

Tea Garden Express#16865 · Express
04:30 PMNagore
10h 40m81 stops
03:10 AM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 12h 8m wait

Kozhikode-Trivandrum Jan Shatabdi Express#12075 · Jan Shatabdi
03:18 PMVallathol Nagar
4h 19m45 stops
07:37 PMKollam Jn

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

Nagapattinam to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagapattinam to Karunagappalli is about 532 km by road, roughly 10.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 532 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,950 · Sedan ₹7,020 · SUV ₹9,190 · Innova / MUV ₹10,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,000
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹850 · AC Sleeper ₹1,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,540
  • Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹560 · Third AC ₹770 · Second AC ₹1,090 · First AC ₹1,520

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

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