Kannur to Eluru
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala to Eluru, Andhra Pradesh.
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 Eluru
1065 km · ~23h 18m · About 21h of driving split over 3 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.
55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 355Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 505Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 655Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 710Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 860Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1010Look 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 Eluru
1065 km · ~23h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~533 km
~11h 51m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540
- Change buses at a major city (around km 533)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Eluru. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Eluru
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~533 km
~11h 51m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540
- Arrive in Eluru
Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
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 Eluru
Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Powerpet for Eluru.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 22h 9m in total
Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 47m wait
1 change · 22h 22m in total
Change trains at Kanjikode — about 41m wait
1 change · 22h 55m in total
Change trains at Avadi — about 40m 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 Eluru: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kannur to Eluru is about 1065 km by road, roughly 21.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1065 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,820 · Sedan ₹13,950 · SUV ₹18,260 · Innova / MUV ₹20,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,170 · AC Seater ₹1,920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,700 · AC Sleeper ₹2,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹670 · Economy ₹1,100 · Third AC ₹1,520 · Second AC ₹2,160 · First AC ₹3,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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