Dimapur to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dimapur, Nagaland 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: Dimapur to Kannur
3220 km · ~69h 44m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dimapur
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.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 403Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 553Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 703Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 805Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 955Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1105Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1208Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1358Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1508Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1610Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1760Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1910Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2013Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2163Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2313Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2415Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2715Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2818Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2968Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3118Look 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: Dimapur to Kannur
3220 km · ~71h 32m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dimapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dimapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dimapur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 805)
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) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1610)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2415)
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 3 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km
~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300
- 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: Dimapur to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Dimapur for Dimapur, Kannur for Kannur.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Dimapur to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dimapur to Kannur is about 3220 km by road, roughly 64.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3220 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,520 · Sedan ₹41,960 · SUV ₹54,890 · Innova / MUV ₹61,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹71,140
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,540 · AC Seater ₹5,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,150 · AC Sleeper ₹7,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,960 · Economy ₹3,250 · Third AC ₹4,540 · Second AC ₹6,470 · First AC ₹9,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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