Purnia to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purnia, 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: Purnia to Karunagappalli
2846 km · ~61h 35m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Purnia
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.
107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 407Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 557Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 707Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 813Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 963Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1113Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1220Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1370Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1626Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1776Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1926Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2033Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2183Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2333Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2439Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 8m 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: Purnia to Karunagappalli
2846 km · ~63h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Purnia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purnia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Purnia → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~949 km
~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710
- Change buses at a major city (around km 949)
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) · ~949 km
~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1897)
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) · ~949 km
~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710
- 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: Purnia to Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 61h 36m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 6h 54m wait
2 changes · 61h 21m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 6h 54m wait
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 57m wait
2 changes · 61h 36m in total
Change trains at Barddhaman Jn — about 5h 15m wait
Change trains at Durgapur — about 44m 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
Purnia to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purnia to Karunagappalli is about 2846 km by road, roughly 56.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2846 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,410 · Sedan ₹37,100 · SUV ₹48,530 · Innova / MUV ₹54,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,910
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,130 · AC Seater ₹5,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,550 · AC Sleeper ₹6,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,740 · Economy ₹2,880 · Third AC ₹4,010 · Second AC ₹5,720 · First AC ₹8,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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