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Sivakasi to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

189 kmDistance
3.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2180
Sedan₹2560
SUV₹3360
Innova / MUV₹3790
Tempo Traveller₹4460
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹210
AC Seater₹340
Non-AC Sleeper₹300
AC Sleeper₹430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹580
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹220
Third AC₹290
Second AC₹410
First AC₹560
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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: Sivakasi to Karunagappalli

189 km · ~3h 47m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sivakasi

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 189 km · 3h 47m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, 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: Sivakasi to Karunagappalli

189 km · ~4h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sivakasi

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

  2. Sivakasi → Karunagappalli

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~189 km

    ~4h 12m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹580

  3. 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: Sivakasi to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Tulukapati for Sivakasi, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

Direct trains

Madurai-Kollam Passenger#56700 · Passenger
12:02 AMSatur
9h 3m47 stops
09:05 AMKollam Jn
CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp#16127 · Express
05:47 PMSatur
7h 35m53 stops
01:22 AM+1dKarunagapalli

Other options with a change

1 change · 7h 48m in total

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Express#16610 · Express
02:55 AMVirudunagar Jn
2h 31m12 stops
05:26 AMSengulam

Change trains at Sengulam — about 45m wait

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
06:11 AMSengulam
4h 32m43 stops
10:43 AMKayankulam Jn

1 change · 8h 3m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp#12633 · Superfast
02:40 AMVirudunagar Jn
2h 5m12 stops
04:45 AMTirunelveli

Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 1h 10m wait

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
05:55 AMTirunelveli
4h 48m45 stops
10:43 AMKayankulam Jn

1 change · 9h 30m in total

Rameswaram Kanyakumari SF Express#12789 · Superfast
12:20 AMVirudunagar Jn
3h 18m20 stops
03:38 AMSuchindram

Change trains at Suchindram — about 2h 7m wait

Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express#16382 · Express
05:45 AMSuchindram
4h 5m37 stops
09:50 AMKayankulam Jn

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

Sivakasi to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sivakasi to Karunagappalli is about 189 km by road, roughly 3.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Pathanamthitta.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 189 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,180 · Sedan ₹2,560 · SUV ₹3,360 · Innova / MUV ₹3,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,460
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹210 · AC Seater ₹340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹300 · AC Sleeper ₹430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹580
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹290 · Second AC ₹410 · First AC ₹560

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

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