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Ranchi to Kunnamangalam

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

2171 kmDistance
43.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23980
Sedan₹28320
SUV₹37060
Innova / MUV₹41450
Tempo Traveller₹48060
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2390
AC Seater₹3910
Non-AC Sleeper₹3470
AC Sleeper₹4990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6130
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Train
Sleeper₹1330
Economy₹2200
Third AC₹3070
Second AC₹4370
First AC₹6110
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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: Ranchi to Kunnamangalam

2171 km · ~46h 45m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ranchi

    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. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 434

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 584

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 734

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

  7. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 868

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1018

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1168

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

  10. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1303

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1453

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1603

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

  13. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1737

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1887

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2037

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

  16. 134 km · 2h 41m 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: Ranchi to Kunnamangalam

2171 km · ~48h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Ranchi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km

    ~16h 5m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 724)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km

    ~16h 5m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1447)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km

    ~16h 5m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  7. 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: Ranchi to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 43h 45m in total

HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
06:20 PMHatia
21h 10m160 stops
03:30 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 50m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
07:20 PMVijayawada Jn
18h 45m153 stops
02:05 PM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 47h 25m in total

HATIA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12812 · Superfast
09:40 AMHatia
27h 5m225 stops
12:45 PM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 4h 16m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
05:01 PMKopar Road
16h 4m130 stops
09:05 AM+1dVallikunnu

1 change · 47h 40m in total

DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
02:25 PMGangaghat
27h165 stops
05:25 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 55m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
07:20 PMVijayawada Jn
18h 45m153 stops
02:05 PM+1dChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ranchi to Kunnamangalam is about 2171 km by road, roughly 43.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2171 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,980 · Sedan ₹28,320 · SUV ₹37,060 · Innova / MUV ₹41,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,060
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,470 · AC Sleeper ₹4,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,130
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,070 · Second AC ₹4,370 · First AC ₹6,110

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

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