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Sambalpur to Kunnamangalam

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

1848 kmDistance
37 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20430
Sedan₹24120
SUV₹31570
Innova / MUV₹35310
Tempo Traveller₹40960
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2030
AC Seater₹3330
Non-AC Sleeper₹2960
AC Sleeper₹4250
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5220
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Train
Sleeper₹1140
Economy₹1880
Third AC₹2620
Second AC₹3730
First AC₹5200
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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: Sambalpur to Kunnamangalam

1848 km · ~40h 18m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sambalpur

    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. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 370

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 520

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 670

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

  7. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 739

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 889

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1039

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

  10. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1109

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1259

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1409

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

  13. 70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1478

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1628

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1778

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

  16. 70 km · 1h 24m 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: Sambalpur to Kunnamangalam

1848 km · ~41h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sambalpur

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

  2. Sambalpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~924 km

    ~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 924)

    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) · ~924 km

    ~20h 32m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,640

  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: Sambalpur to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 40h 50m in total

DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
09:15 PMRengali
20h 10m118 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

1 change · 40h 50m in total

Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express#18189 · Express
09:15 PMRengali
20h 10m118 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

1 change · 45h 43m in total

DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
09:15 PMRengali
38h 50m287 stops
12:05 PM+2dCoimbatore Jn

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

Coimbatore Kannur Fast Passenger#56651 · Passenger
02:00 PMCoimbatore Jn
4h 58m32 stops
06:58 PMChemancheri

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

Sambalpur to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sambalpur to Kunnamangalam is about 1848 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1848 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,430 · Sedan ₹24,120 · SUV ₹31,570 · Innova / MUV ₹35,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,960
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · AC Sleeper ₹4,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,880 · Third AC ₹2,620 · Second AC ₹3,730 · First AC ₹5,200

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

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