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Dindigul to Kannur

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

429 kmDistance
8.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4820
Sedan₹5680
SUV₹7440
Innova / MUV₹8350
Tempo Traveller₹9740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹470
AC Seater₹770
Non-AC Sleeper₹690
AC Sleeper₹990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1250
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Train
Sleeper₹290
Economy₹460
Third AC₹630
Second AC₹890
First AC₹1230
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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: Dindigul to Kannur

429 km · ~9h 15m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dindigul

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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. 129 km · 2h 35m 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: Dindigul to Kannur

429 km · ~9h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Dindigul

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

  2. Dindigul → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~429 km

    ~9h 32m|Tentative fare ₹470–₹1,250

  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: Dindigul to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Dindigul Jn for Dindigul, Kannur for Kannur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h 55m in total

Tuticorin Mysore Express#16731 · Express
08:35 PMKodaikanal Road
3h 44m15 stops
12:19 AM+1dKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 16m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
01:35 AMKaveri
6h 55m48 stops
08:30 AMKannur

1 change · 12h 33m in total

Nagercoil-Bangalore Express#16538 · Express
05:47 PMKodaikanal Road
3h 27m15 stops
09:14 PMKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 21m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
10:35 PMKaveri
7h 45m60 stops
06:20 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 12h 43m in total

TUTICORIN - OKHA Exp#19567 · Express
02:46 AMKodaikanal Road
3h 14m18 stops
06:00 AMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 20m wait

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
08:20 AMErode Jn
7h 9m63 stops
03:29 PMChirakkal

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

Dindigul to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dindigul to Kannur is about 429 km by road, roughly 8.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 429 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,820 · Sedan ₹5,680 · SUV ₹7,440 · Innova / MUV ₹8,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹9,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹470 · AC Seater ₹770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹690 · AC Sleeper ₹990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹290 · Economy ₹460 · Third AC ₹630 · Second AC ₹890 · First AC ₹1,230

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

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