Imphal to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Imphal, Manipur 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: Imphal to Kannur
3153 km · ~68h 24m · About 63h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Imphal
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.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 788Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 938Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1088Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1182Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1332Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1482Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1577Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1727Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1877Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1971Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2121Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2271Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2365Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2515Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2665Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2759Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2909Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3059Look 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: Imphal to Kannur
3153 km · ~70h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Imphal
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Imphal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Imphal → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 788)
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) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1577)
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) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2365)
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) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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: Imphal to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal, 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
Imphal to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Imphal to Kannur is about 3153 km by road, roughly 63.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3153 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,780 · Sedan ₹41,090 · SUV ₹53,750 · Innova / MUV ₹60,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,670
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,470 · AC Seater ₹5,680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,040 · AC Sleeper ₹7,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,880
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,920 · Economy ₹3,180 · Third AC ₹4,440 · Second AC ₹6,340 · First AC ₹8,860
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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