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Bhubaneswar to Kannur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Kannur, Kerala.

1893 kmDistance
37.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20920
Sedan₹24710
SUV₹32330
Innova / MUV₹36170
Tempo Traveller₹41950
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2080
AC Seater₹3410
Non-AC Sleeper₹3030
AC Sleeper₹4350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5350
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Train
Sleeper₹1170
Economy₹1920
Third AC₹2680
Second AC₹3820
First AC₹5330
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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: Bhubaneswar to Kannur

1893 km · ~41h 12m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhubaneswar

    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. 79 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 379

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 529

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 679

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

  7. 79 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 757

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 907

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1057

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

  10. 79 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1136

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1286

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1436

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

  13. 79 km · 1h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1514

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1664

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1814

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

  16. 79 km · 1h 34m 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: Bhubaneswar to Kannur

1893 km · ~42h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bhubaneswar

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

  2. Bhubaneswar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~947 km

    ~21h 3m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 947)

    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) · ~947 km

    ~21h 3m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,700

  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: Bhubaneswar to Kannur

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 19m in total

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
05:21 PMBarang
18h 34m201 stops
11:55 AM+1dChitteri

Change trains at Chitteri — about 47m wait

West Coast Express#16627 · Express
12:42 PMChitteri
12h 58m109 stops
01:40 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 35h 59m in total

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
06:15 AMBarang
31h 18m259 stops
01:33 PM+1dVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 32m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
03:05 PMVallathol Nagar
3h 9m38 stops
06:14 PMChirakkal

1 change · 35h 59m in total

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
06:15 AMBarang
31h 22m260 stops
01:37 PM+1dMullurkara

Change trains at Mullurkara — about 1h 21m wait

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
02:58 PMMullurkara
3h 16m39 stops
06:14 PMChirakkal

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

Bhubaneswar to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhubaneswar to Kannur is about 1893 km by road, roughly 37.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1893 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,920 · Sedan ₹24,710 · SUV ₹32,330 · Innova / MUV ₹36,170 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,950
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,080 · AC Seater ₹3,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,030 · AC Sleeper ₹4,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,350
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,920 · Third AC ₹2,680 · Second AC ₹3,820 · First AC ₹5,330

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

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