Cuddalore to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 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: Cuddalore to Kannur
622 km · ~13h 6m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuddalore
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.
161 km · 3h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 311Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 461Look 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: Cuddalore to Kannur
622 km · ~13h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Cuddalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuddalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Cuddalore → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~622 km
~13h 49m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790
- 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: Cuddalore to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Tiruppappuliyur for Cuddalore, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 13h 59m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait
1 change · 17h 50m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 22m wait
1 change · 19h 54m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 1h 25m 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
Cuddalore to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cuddalore to Kannur is about 622 km by road, roughly 12.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 622 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,940 · Sedan ₹8,190 · SUV ₹10,720 · Innova / MUV ₹12,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,000 · AC Sleeper ₹1,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,790
- Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹650 · Third AC ₹900 · Second AC ₹1,270 · First AC ₹1,770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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