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Purulia to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

2374 kmDistance
47.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26210
Sedan₹30960
SUV₹40510
Innova / MUV₹45310
Tempo Traveller₹52530
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2610
AC Seater₹4270
Non-AC Sleeper₹3800
AC Sleeper₹5460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6700
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Train
Sleeper₹1450
Economy₹2400
Third AC₹3350
Second AC₹4780
First AC₹6680
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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: Purulia to Kuttikkanam

2374 km · ~51h 29m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purulia

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 791

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 941

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1091

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1187

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1337

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1487

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1583

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1733

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1883

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1978

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2128

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2278

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

  19. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Purulia to Kuttikkanam

2374 km · ~52h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Purulia

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

  2. Purulia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km

    ~17h 35m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 791)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km

    ~17h 35m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1583)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~791 km

    ~17h 35m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260

  7. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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: Purulia to Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Purulia Jn for Purulia, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 37m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp#15629 · Express
05:37 AMUrma
51m9 stops
06:28 AMJoychandi Pahar

Change trains at Joychandi Pahar — about 3h 26m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:54 AMJoychandi Pahar
42h 20m390 stops
04:14 AM+2dTiruvalla

1 change · 46h 37m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - DIBRUGARH Weekly Exp#15929 · Express
05:37 AMUrma
51m9 stops
06:28 AMJoychandi Pahar

Change trains at Joychandi Pahar — about 3h 26m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:54 AMJoychandi Pahar
42h 20m390 stops
04:14 AM+2dTiruvalla

1 change · 46h 44m in total

Howrah Express#12828 · Superfast
05:30 AMPurulia Jn
48m6 stops
06:18 AMAdra Jn

Change trains at Adra Jn — about 3h 47m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
10:05 AMAdra Jn
42h 9m389 stops
04:14 AM+2dTiruvalla

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

Purulia to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purulia to Kuttikkanam is about 2374 km by road, roughly 47.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2374 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,210 · Sedan ₹30,960 · SUV ₹40,510 · Innova / MUV ₹45,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,530
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,610 · AC Seater ₹4,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,800 · AC Sleeper ₹5,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,400 · Third AC ₹3,350 · Second AC ₹4,780 · First AC ₹6,680

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

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