Kakinada to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 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: Kakinada to Kannur
1213 km · ~26h 16m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kakinada
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.
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: Kakinada to Kannur
1213 km · ~26h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kakinada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kakinada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kakinada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~607 km
~13h 29m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,750
- Change buses at a major city (around km 607)
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 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~607 km
~13h 29m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,750
- 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: Kakinada to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Samalkot Jn for Kakinada, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 23h 49m in total
Change trains at Chitteri — about 47m wait
1 change · 25h 42m in total
Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 32m wait
1 change · 25h 42m in total
Change trains at Mullurkara — about 1h 21m 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
Kakinada to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kakinada to Kannur is about 1213 km by road, roughly 24.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1213 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,440 · Sedan ₹15,870 · SUV ₹20,770 · Innova / MUV ₹23,250 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,330 · AC Seater ₹2,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,940 · AC Sleeper ₹2,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,450
- Train: Sleeper ₹760 · Economy ₹1,240 · Third AC ₹1,730 · Second AC ₹2,460 · First AC ₹3,430
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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