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Dhenkanal to Kannur

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

1903 kmDistance
38.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21030
Sedan₹24840
SUV₹32500
Innova / MUV₹36360
Tempo Traveller₹42170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2090
AC Seater₹3430
Non-AC Sleeper₹3040
AC Sleeper₹4380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5380
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Train
Sleeper₹1170
Economy₹1930
Third AC₹2690
Second AC₹3840
First AC₹5360
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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: Dhenkanal to Kannur

1903 km · ~41h 24m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhenkanal

    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. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 381

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 531

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 681

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

  7. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 761

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 911

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1061

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

  10. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1142

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1292

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1442

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

  13. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1522

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1672

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1822

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

  16. 81 km · 1h 37m 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: Dhenkanal to Kannur

1903 km · ~42h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dhenkanal

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

  2. Dhenkanal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 952)

    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) · ~952 km

    ~21h 9m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  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: Dhenkanal to Kannur

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 47h 28m in total

BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12880 · Superfast
08:24 AMRajthagarh
28h 21m219 stops
12:45 PM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 4h 16m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
05:01 PMKopar Road
14h 51m112 stops
07:52 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 49h 59m in total

BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12880 · Superfast
08:24 AMRajthagarh
28h 28m220 stops
12:52 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 8h 17m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
09:09 PMDiva
13h 14m110 stops
10:23 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 50h 23m in total

BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12880 · Superfast
08:24 AMRajthagarh
28h 28m220 stops
12:52 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 4h 38m wait

MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath
05:30 PMDiva
17h 17m110 stops
10:47 AM+1dJagannath 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

Dhenkanal to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhenkanal to Kannur is about 1903 km by road, roughly 38.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1903 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,030 · Sedan ₹24,840 · SUV ₹32,500 · Innova / MUV ₹36,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,090 · AC Seater ₹3,430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,040 · AC Sleeper ₹4,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,380
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,170 · Economy ₹1,930 · Third AC ₹2,690 · Second AC ₹3,840 · First AC ₹5,360

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

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