Palampur to Kunnamangalam
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Kunnamangalam, 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: Palampur to Kunnamangalam
3009 km · ~64h 51m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 860Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1010Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1160Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1290Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1440Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1590Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1719Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1869Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2019Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2149Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2299Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2449Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2579Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2879Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KunnamangalamKunnamangalam, 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.
- 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.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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.
- change point 3 → Kunnamangalam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait
2 changes · 65h 12m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait
2 changes · 65h 12m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m 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
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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