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Shimla to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

3189 kmDistance

63.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹35180

Sedan₹41560

SUV₹54360

Innova / MUV₹60790

Tempo Traveller₹70460

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3510

AC Seater₹5740

Non-AC Sleeper₹5100

AC Sleeper₹7330

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8980

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Train

Sleeper₹1940

Economy₹3220

Third AC₹4490

Second AC₹6410

First AC₹8960

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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.

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By Car: Shimla to Karunagappalli

3189 km · ~69h 7m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

Start from Shimla
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 399
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 549
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 699
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 797
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 947
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1097
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1196
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1346
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1496
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1595
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1745
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1895
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1993
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2143
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2293
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2392
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2542
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2692
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2790
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2940
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3090
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
99 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, Kerala
Hotels in Karunagappalli

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: Shimla to Karunagappalli

3189 km · ~70h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~797 km
~17h 43m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
Search buses Shimla to Karunagappalli
Change buses at a major city (around km 797)
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) · ~797 km
~17h 43m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
Search buses Shimla to Karunagappalli
Change buses at a major city (around km 1595)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~797 km
~17h 43m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
Search buses Shimla to Karunagappalli
Change buses at a major city (around km 2392)
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 3 → Karunagappalli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~797 km
~17h 43m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
Search buses Shimla to Karunagappalli
Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, Kerala
Hotels in Karunagappalli

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Shimla to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 67h 35m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi

06:15 AMKalka

30m2 stops

06:45 AMChandigarh

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 2h 15m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

52h 15m438 stops

01:15 PM^+2dKollam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 67h 35m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

30m2 stops

12:25 AM^+1dChandigarh

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 8h 35m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

52h 15m438 stops

01:15 PM^+2dKollam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 67h 35m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 8h 50m wait

Kalka Delhi Passenger#54304 · Passenger

07:15 AMKalka

35m2 stops

07:50 AMChandigarh

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 1h 10m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

52h 15m438 stops

01:15 PM^+2dKollam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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