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Anantapur to Kannur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh to Kannur, Kerala.

512 kmDistance
10.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5730
Sedan₹6760
SUV₹8850
Innova / MUV₹9930
Tempo Traveller₹11560
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹560
AC Seater₹920
Non-AC Sleeper₹820
AC Sleeper₹1180
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1480
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Train
Sleeper₹340
Economy₹540
Third AC₹750
Second AC₹1050
First AC₹1460
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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: Anantapur to Kannur

512 km · ~10h 54m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Anantapur

    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. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 256

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 406

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

  5. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, 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: Anantapur to Kannur

512 km · ~11h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Anantapur

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

  2. Anantapur → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~512 km

    ~11h 23m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480

  3. 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: Anantapur to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Anantapur for Anantapur, Kannur for Kannur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 19h 51m in total

Kongu Express#12648 · Superfast
07:38 PMGarladinne
11h 32m53 stops
07:10 AM+1dErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 10m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
08:20 AMErode Jn
7h 9m63 stops
03:29 PMChirakkal

1 change · 19h 51m in total

MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16331 · Express
05:25 AMGarladinne
15h 10m97 stops
08:35 PMVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 2h 16m wait

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
10:51 PMVallathol Nagar
2h 25m38 stops
01:16 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 20h 15m in total

MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16331 · Express
05:25 AMGarladinne
11h 30m66 stops
04:55 PMKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h wait

West Coast Express#16627 · Express
05:55 PMKaveri
7h 45m64 stops
01:40 AM+1dChirakkal

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

Anantapur to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Anantapur to Kannur is about 512 km by road, roughly 10.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 512 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,730 · Sedan ₹6,760 · SUV ₹8,850 · Innova / MUV ₹9,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,560
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹820 · AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,480
  • Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,050 · First AC ₹1,460

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

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