Howrah to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal 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: Howrah to Kannur
2357 km · ~51h 8m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah
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.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 786Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1086Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1179Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1329Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1479Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1571Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1721Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1871Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 51m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1964Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2114Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2264Look 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: Howrah to Kannur
2357 km · ~52h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Howrah
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Howrah → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 786)
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) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1571)
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) · ~786 km
~17h 28m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250
- 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: Howrah to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 38h 40m in total
Change trains at Chitteri — about 47m wait
1 change · 42h 54m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 45m wait
1 change · 42h 54m in total
Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 3h 12m 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
Howrah to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Howrah to Kannur is about 2357 km by road, roughly 47.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2357 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,030 · Sedan ₹30,740 · SUV ₹40,220 · Innova / MUV ₹44,980 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,150
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,590 · AC Seater ₹4,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,770 · AC Sleeper ₹5,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,650
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,330 · Second AC ₹4,740 · First AC ₹6,630
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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