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Cuddalore to Kannur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Kannur, Kerala.

622 kmDistance
12.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6940
Sedan₹8190
SUV₹10720
Innova / MUV₹12020
Tempo Traveller₹13980
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹680
AC Seater₹1120
Non-AC Sleeper₹1000
AC Sleeper₹1430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1790
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹650
Third AC₹900
Second AC₹1270
First AC₹1770
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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: Cuddalore to Kannur

622 km · ~13h 6m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuddalore

    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. 161 km · 3h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 311

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 461

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

  5. 161 km · 3h 13m 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: 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.

  1. 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.

  2. Cuddalore → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~622 km

    ~13h 49m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  3. 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

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
01:15 PMTirupadripulyur
3h 50m41 stops
05:05 PMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:00 PMTiruchirappalli
9h 14m84 stops
03:14 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 17h 50m in total

Puducherry-Howrah (Aurobindo) Express#12868 · Superfast
12:30 PMPuducherry
4h 58m12 stops
05:28 PMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 22m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
06:50 PMKatpadi Jn
11h 30m96 stops
06:20 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 19h 54m in total

Puducherry-Tirupati Passenger#56042 · Passenger
01:50 PMPuducherry
6h 10m30 stops
08:00 PMArakkonam

Change trains at Arakkonam — about 1h 25m wait

Chennai Mangalore Mail#12601 · Superfast
09:25 PMArakkonam
12h 19m106 stops
09:44 AM+1dChirakkal

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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