Jalpaiguri to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jalpaiguri, 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: Jalpaiguri to Kannur
2789 km · ~60h 27m · About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jalpaiguri
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.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 797Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 947Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1097Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1195Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1345Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1594Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1744Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1894Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1992Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2142Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2292Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2391Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2541Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2691Look 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: Jalpaiguri to Kannur
2789 km · ~62h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jalpaiguri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jalpaiguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jalpaiguri → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 930)
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) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1859)
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) · ~930 km
~20h 40m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650
- 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: Jalpaiguri to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Jalpaiguri Road for Jalpaiguri, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 56h 38m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 56h 38m in total
Change trains at Coimbatore Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 58h 36m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m 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
Jalpaiguri to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jalpaiguri to Kannur is about 2789 km by road, roughly 55.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2789 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,780 · Sedan ₹36,360 · SUV ₹47,560 · Innova / MUV ₹53,190 · Tempo Traveller ₹61,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,070 · AC Seater ₹5,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,460 · AC Sleeper ₹6,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,700 · Economy ₹2,820 · Third AC ₹3,930 · Second AC ₹5,610 · First AC ₹7,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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