Dhanbad to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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: Dhanbad to Kannur
2296 km · ~49h 55m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
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.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 383Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 533Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 683Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 765Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 915Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1065Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1148Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1298Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1448Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1531Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1681Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1831Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1913Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2063Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2213Look 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: Dhanbad to Kannur
2296 km · ~51h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhanbad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanbad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 765)
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) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1531)
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) · ~765 km
~17h|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- 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: Dhanbad to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 51h 30m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 28m wait
1 change · 51h 30m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 17m wait
1 change · 51h 49m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 1h 30m 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
Dhanbad to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Kannur is about 2296 km by road, roughly 45.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2296 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,360 · Sedan ₹29,950 · SUV ₹39,180 · Innova / MUV ₹43,820 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,810
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,530 · AC Seater ₹4,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,670 · AC Sleeper ₹5,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,480
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,410 · Economy ₹2,330 · Third AC ₹3,240 · Second AC ₹4,620 · First AC ₹6,460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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