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Gaya to Kannur

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

2285 kmDistance
45.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25240
Sedan₹29810
SUV₹39000
Innova / MUV₹43620
Tempo Traveller₹50570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2510
AC Seater₹4110
Non-AC Sleeper₹3660
AC Sleeper₹5260
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6450
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Train
Sleeper₹1400
Economy₹2320
Third AC₹3230
Second AC₹4600
First AC₹6430
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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: Gaya to Kannur

2285 km · ~49h 42m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gaya

    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 762

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 912

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1062

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

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

    Overnight halt around km 1143

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1293

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1443

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

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

    Overnight halt around km 1523

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1673

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1823

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

  16. 81 km · 1h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1904

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2054

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2204

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

  19. 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: Gaya to Kannur

2285 km · ~50h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Gaya

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

  2. Gaya → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 762)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1523)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~762 km

    ~16h 56m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,180

  7. 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: Gaya to Kannur

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 58m in total

GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12389 · Superfast
05:45 AMGaya Jn
15h 5m123 stops
08:50 PMItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h wait

NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
09:50 PMItarsi Jn
29h 53m206 stops
03:43 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 47h 57m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad)#12321 · Superfast
05:08 AMBandhua
29h 18m223 stops
10:26 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 28m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
11:54 AMKopar Road
17h 11m112 stops
05:05 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 47h 57m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Mail (via Allahabad)#12321 · Superfast
05:08 AMBandhua
29h 18m223 stops
10:26 AM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 17m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
11:43 AMKopar Road
17h 22m103 stops
05:05 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

Gaya to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gaya to Kannur is about 2285 km by road, roughly 45.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2285 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,240 · Sedan ₹29,810 · SUV ₹39,000 · Innova / MUV ₹43,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,510 · AC Seater ₹4,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,660 · AC Sleeper ₹5,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,400 · Economy ₹2,320 · Third AC ₹3,230 · Second AC ₹4,600 · First AC ₹6,430

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

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