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Bhopal to Kannur

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

1669 kmDistance
33.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18460
Sedan₹21800
SUV₹28520
Innova / MUV₹31910
Tempo Traveller₹37020
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1840
AC Seater₹3000
Non-AC Sleeper₹2670
AC Sleeper₹3840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4720
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Train
Sleeper₹1030
Economy₹1700
Third AC₹2370
Second AC₹3370
First AC₹4700
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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: Bhopal to Kannur

1669 km · ~36h 3m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhopal

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 417

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 567

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 717

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

  7. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 835

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 985

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1135

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

  10. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1252

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1402

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1552

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

  13. 117 km · 2h 21m 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: Bhopal to Kannur

1669 km · ~37h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bhopal

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

  2. Bhopal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km

    ~18h 33m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 835)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km

    ~18h 33m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  5. 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: Bhopal to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Bhopal Jn for Bhopal, Kannur for Kannur.

Direct trains

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
01:50 AMBhopal Jn
37h 30m284 stops
03:20 PM+1dKannur
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
07:55 PMBhopal Jn
31h 20m215 stops
03:15 AM+2dKannur

Other options with a change

1 change · 28h 38m in total

Pushpak Express#12533 · Superfast
05:45 AMBhadbhadaghat
13h 34m103 stops
07:19 PMKanjur Marg

Change trains at Kanjur Marg — about 1h 37m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
08:56 PMKanjur Marg
13h 27m115 stops
10:23 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 30h 1m in total

Sultanpur-LTT Weekly SF Express#12144 · Superfast
02:36 PMBhadbhadaghat
12h 49m95 stops
03:25 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
04:25 AMKopar Road
16h 12m111 stops
08:37 PMJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 33h 23m in total

Habibganj LTT Superfast Express#12154 · Superfast
06:20 PMHabibganj
23m3 stops
06:43 PMObaidulla Ganj

Change trains at Obaidulla Ganj — about 1h 55m wait

NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
08:38 PMObaidulla Ganj
31h 5m214 stops
03:43 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

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

Bhopal to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhopal to Kannur is about 1669 km by road, roughly 33.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1669 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,460 · Sedan ₹21,800 · SUV ₹28,520 · Innova / MUV ₹31,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,020
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,840 · AC Seater ₹3,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · AC Sleeper ₹3,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,370 · Second AC ₹3,370 · First AC ₹4,700

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

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