Gyalshing to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gyalshing, Sikkim 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: Gyalshing to Kannur
2831 km · ~61h 17m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gyalshing
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.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 404Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 554Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 704Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 809Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 959Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1109Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1213Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1363Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1513Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1618Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1768Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1918Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2022Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2172Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2322Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
104 km · 2h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2427Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2577Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2727Look 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: Gyalshing to Kannur
2831 km · ~62h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gyalshing
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gyalshing. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gyalshing → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~944 km
~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- Change buses at a major city (around km 944)
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) · ~944 km
~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1887)
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) · ~944 km
~20h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- 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: Gyalshing to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 27 km away) for Gyalshing, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 57h 10m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 2h 42m wait
1 change · 59h 20m in total
Change trains at Magnesite Jn — about 5h 3m wait
1 change · 60h 21m in total
Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 7h 13m 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
Gyalshing to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gyalshing to Kannur is about 2831 km by road, roughly 56.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2831 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,240 · Sedan ₹36,900 · SUV ₹48,280 · Innova / MUV ₹53,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,110 · AC Seater ₹5,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,530 · AC Sleeper ₹6,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,730 · Economy ₹2,860 · Third AC ₹3,990 · Second AC ₹5,690 · First AC ₹7,960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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