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Kannur to Dimapur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala to Dimapur, Nagaland.

3220 kmDistance
64.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹35520
Sedan₹41960
SUV₹54890
Innova / MUV₹61380
Tempo Traveller₹71140
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3540
AC Seater₹5800
Non-AC Sleeper₹5150
AC Sleeper₹7410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9070
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Train
Sleeper₹1960
Economy₹3250
Third AC₹4540
Second AC₹6470
First AC₹9050
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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 Dimapur

3220 km · ~69h 44m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kannur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 403

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 553

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 703

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 805

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 955

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1105

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1208

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1358

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1508

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1610

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1760

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1910

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2013

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2163

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2313

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2415

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2565

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2715

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  22. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2818

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2968

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3118

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  25. 103 km · 2h 3m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dimapur

    Dimapur, Nagaland

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 Dimapur

3220 km · ~71h 32m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Kannur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km

    ~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 805)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dimapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km

    ~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1610)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dimapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km

    ~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2415)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dimapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  8. change point 3 → Dimapur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~805 km

    ~17h 53m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,300

  9. Arrive in Dimapur

    Dimapur, Nagaland

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 Dimapur

Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Dimapur for Dimapur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 67h 18m in total

Navyug Express#16687 · Express
07:06 PMChirakkal
16h 17m124 stops
11:23 AM+1dGudur Jn

Change trains at Gudur Jn — about 45m wait

BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express
12:08 PMGudur Jn
50h 16m485 stops
02:24 PM+2dChongajan

1 change · 68h 1m in total

Mangalore - Chennai Express#12686 · Superfast
06:23 PMChirakkal
11h 14m95 stops
05:37 AM+1dLatteri

Change trains at Latteri — about 42m wait

BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express
06:19 AMLatteri
56h 5m550 stops
02:24 PM+2dChongajan

1 change · 70h 52m in total

Chennai Mail#12602 · Superfast
03:32 PMChirakkal
10h 21m83 stops
01:53 AM+1dJolarpettai

Change trains at Jolarpettai — about 2h 32m wait

BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express
04:25 AMJolarpettai
57h 59m562 stops
02:24 PM+2dChongajan

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 Dimapur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Dimapur is about 3220 km by road, roughly 64.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3220 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,520 · Sedan ₹41,960 · SUV ₹54,890 · Innova / MUV ₹61,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹71,140
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,540 · AC Seater ₹5,800 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,150 · AC Sleeper ₹7,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,960 · Economy ₹3,250 · Third AC ₹4,540 · Second AC ₹6,470 · First AC ₹9,050

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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