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Sivakasi to Kunnamangalam

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

383 kmDistance
7.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4310
Sedan₹5080
SUV₹6660
Innova / MUV₹7480
Tempo Traveller₹8730
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹420
AC Seater₹690
Non-AC Sleeper₹610
AC Sleeper₹880
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1120
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Train
Sleeper₹260
Economy₹410
Third AC₹570
Second AC₹800
First AC₹1100
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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 Kunnamangalam

383 km · ~8h 20m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sivakasi

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Munnar

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Perinthalmanna

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 83 km · 1h 40m 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: Sivakasi to Kunnamangalam

383 km · ~8h 31m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~383 km

    ~8h 31m|Tentative fare ₹420–₹1,120

    Usual tea / meal halts: Valparai (~170 km)

  3. 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: Sivakasi to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Tulukapati for Sivakasi, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 12h 54m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
06:07 PMSatur
5h 58m27 stops
12:05 AM+1dErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 40m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
01:45 AMErode Jn
5h 16m32 stops
07:01 AMChemancheri

1 change · 13h 6m in total

Nagercoil-Bangalore Express#16538 · Express
03:35 PMSatur
5h 25m27 stops
09:00 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
10:45 PMErode Jn
5h 56m43 stops
04:41 AM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 14h 1m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
06:07 PMSatur
6h 12m28 stops
12:19 AM+1dKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 42m wait

Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
02:01 AMKaveri
6h 7m44 stops
08:08 AMChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sivakasi to Kunnamangalam is about 383 km by road, roughly 7.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Munnar and Palakkad.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 383 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,310 · Sedan ₹5,080 · SUV ₹6,660 · Innova / MUV ₹7,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,730
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹420 · AC Seater ₹690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹610 · AC Sleeper ₹880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹410 · Third AC ₹570 · Second AC ₹800 · First AC ₹1,100

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

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