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Rajnandgaon to Kunnamangalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh to Kunnamangalam, Kerala.

1585 kmDistance
31.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17540
Sedan₹20710
SUV₹27100
Innova / MUV₹30320
Tempo Traveller₹35170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1740
AC Seater₹2850
Non-AC Sleeper₹2540
AC Sleeper₹3650
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4490
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Train
Sleeper₹980
Economy₹1620
Third AC₹2250
Second AC₹3200
First AC₹4470
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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: Rajnandgaon to Kunnamangalam

1585 km · ~34h 22m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rajnandgaon

    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 56m 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 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 793

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 943

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1093

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1189

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1339

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 56m 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: Rajnandgaon to Kunnamangalam

1585 km · ~35h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rajnandgaon

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

  2. Rajnandgaon → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km

    ~17h 37m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 793)

    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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~793 km

    ~17h 37m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  5. 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: Rajnandgaon to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Raj Nandgaon for Rajnandgaon, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 39m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
08:05 PMRasmara
14h 1m132 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
18h 50m130 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 34h 39m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
08:05 PMRasmara
14h 1m132 stops
10:06 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 37m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
19h 1m121 stops
06:44 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 34h 59m in total

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
11:06 AMRasmara
32h 14m241 stops
07:20 PM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 56m wait

Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi#12082 · Jan Shatabdi
08:16 PMVallathol Nagar
1h 49m16 stops
10:05 PMKozhikode

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

Rajnandgaon to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rajnandgaon to Kunnamangalam is about 1585 km by road, roughly 31.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1585 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,540 · Sedan ₹20,710 · SUV ₹27,100 · Innova / MUV ₹30,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,740 · AC Seater ₹2,850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,540 · AC Sleeper ₹3,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,620 · Third AC ₹2,250 · Second AC ₹3,200 · First AC ₹4,470

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

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