Balasore to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha 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: Balasore to Kannur
2118 km · ~45h 42m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Balasore
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.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 424Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 574Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 724Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 847Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 997Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1147Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1271Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1421Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1571Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1694Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1844Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1994Look 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: Balasore to Kannur
2118 km · ~47h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Balasore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Balasore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Balasore → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~706 km
~15h 41m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 706)
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) · ~706 km
~15h 41m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1412)
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) · ~706 km
~15h 41m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- 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: Balasore to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 35h 32m in total
Change trains at Chitteri — about 47m wait
1 change · 39h 9m in total
Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 32m wait
1 change · 39h 9m in total
Change trains at Mullurkara — about 1h 21m 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
Balasore to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Balasore to Kannur is about 2118 km by road, roughly 42.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2118 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,400 · Sedan ₹27,630 · SUV ₹36,160 · Innova / MUV ₹40,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,330 · AC Seater ₹3,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · AC Sleeper ₹4,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹3,000 · Second AC ₹4,270 · First AC ₹5,960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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