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Varanasi to Karunagappalli

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

2512 kmDistance
50.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27730
Sedan₹32760
SUV₹42850
Innova / MUV₹47930
Tempo Traveller₹55560
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2760
AC Seater₹4520
Non-AC Sleeper₹4020
AC Sleeper₹5780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7080
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Train
Sleeper₹1540
Economy₹2540
Third AC₹3550
Second AC₹5050
First AC₹7060
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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: Varanasi to Karunagappalli

2512 km · ~54h 14m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Varanasi

    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. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 419

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 569

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 719

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

  7. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 837

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 987

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1137

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

  10. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1256

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1556

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

  13. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1675

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1825

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1975

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

  16. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2093

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2243

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2393

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

  19. 119 km · 2h 22m 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: Varanasi to Karunagappalli

2512 km · ~55h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Varanasi

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

  2. Varanasi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km

    ~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 837)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km

    ~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1675)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Karunagappalli

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km

    ~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  7. 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: Varanasi to Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 49h 53m in total

Ananya Express#12315 · Superfast
01:40 AMKuchman
10h 45m97 stops
12:25 PMBayana Jn

Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
01:05 PMBayana Jn
38h 28m362 stops
03:33 AM+2dKollam Jn

1 change · 51h 28m in total

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express#22812 · Rajdhani
01:52 AMKailahat
9h 1m83 stops
10:53 AMHijilli

Change trains at Hijilli — about 2h 9m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
01:02 PMHijilli
40h 18m374 stops
05:20 AM+2dKollam Jn

1 change · 51h 40m in total

CHHAPRA - CHENNAI CENTRAL Ganga Kaveri Exp#12670 · Superfast
01:25 AMVaranasi Jn
37h289 stops
02:25 PM+1dBasin Bridge Jn

Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 52m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
03:17 PMBasin Bridge Jn
13h 48m143 stops
05:05 AM+1dKollam 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

Varanasi to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Varanasi to Karunagappalli is about 2512 km by road, roughly 50.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2512 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,730 · Sedan ₹32,760 · SUV ₹42,850 · Innova / MUV ₹47,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,560
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,760 · AC Seater ₹4,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,020 · AC Sleeper ₹5,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,540 · Economy ₹2,540 · Third AC ₹3,550 · Second AC ₹5,050 · First AC ₹7,060

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

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