Ara to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar 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: Ara to Kannur
2349 km · ~50h 59m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
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.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 392Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 692Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 783Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 933Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1083Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1175Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1325Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1475Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1566Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1716Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1866Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1958Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2108Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2258Look 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: Ara to Kannur
2349 km · ~52h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~783 km
~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Change buses at a major city (around km 783)
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) · ~783 km
~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1566)
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) · ~783 km
~17h 24m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- 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: Ara to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 43h 45m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 43h 45m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 50m wait
1 change · 44h 9m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 33m 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
Ara to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Kannur is about 2349 km by road, roughly 47 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2349 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,940 · Sedan ₹30,640 · SUV ₹40,080 · Innova / MUV ₹44,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,580 · AC Seater ₹4,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,760 · AC Sleeper ₹5,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,630
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,380 · Third AC ₹3,320 · Second AC ₹4,730 · First AC ₹6,610
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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