Almora to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Kannur, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Almora to Kannur
2624 km · ~56h 29m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Almora
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 437Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 737Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 875Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1025Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1175Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1312Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1462Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1612Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1749Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1899Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2049Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2187Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2337Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2487Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Almora to Kannur
2624 km · ~58h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Almora
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Almora. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Almora → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~875 km
~19h 27m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500
- Change buses at a major city (around km 875)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~875 km
~19h 27m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1749)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~875 km
~19h 27m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500
- Arrive in Kannur
Kannur, 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: Almora to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 57h 9m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait
1 change · 58h 4m in total
Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 6h 28m wait
1 change · 58h 35m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 7h 55m wait
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
Almora to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Almora to Kannur is about 2624 km by road, roughly 52.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2624 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,960 · Sedan ₹34,210 · SUV ₹44,760 · Innova / MUV ₹50,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,030
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,890 · AC Seater ₹4,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,200 · AC Sleeper ₹6,040 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,400
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,650 · Third AC ₹3,700 · Second AC ₹5,280 · First AC ₹7,380
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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