Ranchi to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand 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: Ranchi to Karunagappalli
2396 km · ~51h 55m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
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.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 399Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 549Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 699Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 799Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 949Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1099Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1198Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1348Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1498Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1597Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1747Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1897Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1997Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2147Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2297Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 59m 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: Ranchi to Karunagappalli
2396 km · ~53h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~799 km
~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- Change buses at a major city (around km 799)
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) · ~799 km
~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1597)
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) · ~799 km
~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290
- 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: Ranchi to Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 47h 20m in total
Change trains at Ramapuram — about 3h 18m wait
1 change · 48h 25m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 50h 30m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m 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
Ranchi to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Karunagappalli is about 2396 km by road, roughly 47.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2396 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,460 · Sedan ₹31,250 · SUV ₹40,880 · Innova / MUV ₹45,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,010
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,640 · AC Seater ₹4,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,830 · AC Sleeper ₹5,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,430 · Third AC ₹3,380 · Second AC ₹4,820 · First AC ₹6,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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