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Vellore to Kunnamangalam

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

515 kmDistance
10.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5770
Sedan₹6800
SUV₹8910
Innova / MUV₹9990
Tempo Traveller₹11630
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹570
AC Seater₹930
Non-AC Sleeper₹820
AC Sleeper₹1180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1490
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Train
Sleeper₹340
Economy₹550
Third AC₹750
Second AC₹1060
First AC₹1470
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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: Vellore to Kunnamangalam

515 km · ~10h 58m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vellore

    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. 108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 258

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 408

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

  5. 108 km · 2h 9m 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: Vellore to Kunnamangalam

515 km · ~11h 27m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Vellore

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

  2. Vellore → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~515 km

    ~11h 27m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,490

  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: Vellore to Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

Direct trains

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
03:50 AMKatpadi Jn
9h 54m79 stops
01:44 PMKallayi
West Coast Express#16627 · Express
01:35 PMKatpadi Jn
10h 1m78 stops
11:36 PMFerok
Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
06:50 PMKatpadi Jn
9h 18m74 stops
04:08 AM+1dFerok
Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
10:25 PMKatpadi Jn
8h 59m74 stops
07:24 AM+1dFerok

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

Vellore to Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Kunnamangalam is about 515 km by road, roughly 10.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 515 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,770 · Sedan ₹6,800 · SUV ₹8,910 · Innova / MUV ₹9,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,630
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹820 · AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,060 · First AC ₹1,470

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

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