Kannur to Dhanbad
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala to Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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: Kannur to Dhanbad
2297 km · ~49h 56m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kannur
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.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 383Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 533Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 683Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 766Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 916Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1066Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1149Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1299Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1449Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1531Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1681Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1831Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
83 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1914Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2064Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2214Look 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: Kannur to Dhanbad
2297 km · ~51h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kannur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kannur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kannur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 766)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dhanbad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1531)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dhanbad. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Dhanbad
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
- Arrive in Dhanbad
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kannur to Dhanbad
Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 52h 15m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 57m wait
1 change · 52h 28m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 3h 24m wait
1 change · 54h 9m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 57m 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
Kannur to Dhanbad: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kannur to Dhanbad is about 2297 km by road, roughly 45.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2297 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,370 · Sedan ₹29,960 · SUV ₹39,200 · Innova / MUV ₹43,840 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,530 · AC Seater ₹4,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,680 · AC Sleeper ₹5,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,480
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,410 · Economy ₹2,330 · Third AC ₹3,250 · Second AC ₹4,620 · First AC ₹6,460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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