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Palampur to Kunnamangalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Kunnamangalam, Kerala.

3009 kmDistance
60.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33200
Sedan₹39220
SUV₹51300
Innova / MUV₹57370
Tempo Traveller₹66500
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3310
AC Seater₹5420
Non-AC Sleeper₹4810
AC Sleeper₹6920
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8480
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Train
Sleeper₹1840
Economy₹3040
Third AC₹4240
Second AC₹6050
First AC₹8460
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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: Palampur to Kunnamangalam

3009 km · ~64h 51m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palampur

    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. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 430

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 580

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 730

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

  7. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 860

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1010

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1160

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

  10. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1290

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1440

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1590

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

  13. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1719

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1869

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2019

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

  16. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2149

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2299

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2449

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

  19. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2579

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2729

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2879

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

  22. 130 km · 2h 36m 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: Palampur to Kunnamangalam

3009 km · ~66h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Palampur

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

  2. Palampur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 752)

    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) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1505)

    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 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2257)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  9. 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: Palampur to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 64h 34m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
9h 9m79 stops
07:39 AM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:25 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
41h 19m338 stops
06:44 AM+2dVallikunnu

2 changes · 65h 12m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
2h 5m20 stops
12:35 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
07:24 AMJalandhar Cant
47h 58m396 stops
07:22 AM+2dVallikunnu

2 changes · 65h 12m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait

Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express#19226 · Express
11:50 PMPathankot
2h 5m15 stops
01:55 AM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
06:05 AMAmritsar Jn
49h 17m410 stops
07:22 AM+2dVallikunnu

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

Palampur to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palampur to Kunnamangalam is about 3009 km by road, roughly 60.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3009 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,200 · Sedan ₹39,220 · SUV ₹51,300 · Innova / MUV ₹57,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,500
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,310 · AC Seater ₹5,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,810 · AC Sleeper ₹6,920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,480
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,840 · Economy ₹3,040 · Third AC ₹4,240 · Second AC ₹6,050 · First AC ₹8,460

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

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