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Kannur to Gir National Park

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala to Gir National Park, Gujarat.

1474 kmDistance
29.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹56,622
Ertiga₹72,099
Innova₹75,194
Innova Crysta₹92,671
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,27,816

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,620
AC Seater₹2,650
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,360
AC Sleeper₹3,390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,180
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Train
Sleeper₹910
Economy₹1,500
Third AC₹2,090
Second AC₹2,980
First AC₹4,160
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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 Gir National Park

1474 km · ~32h 9m · About 29h of driving split over 4 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. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

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

  7. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 737

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 887

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

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

  10. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1106

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1256

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

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

  13. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, Gujarat

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 Gir National Park

1474 km · ~32h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 737)

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

  4. change point 1 → Gir National Park

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Arrive in Gir National Park

    Gir National Park, Gujarat

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 Gir National Park

Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 58h 36m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
01:31 AMJagannath Temple Gate
37h 10m251 stops
02:41 PM+1dJunagadh Jn

Change trains at Junagadh Jn — about 16h 34m wait

Junagadh Delvada Passenger#52952 · Passenger
07:15 AMJunagadh Jn
4h 52m14 stops
12:07 PMJamwala

1 change · 59h 30m in total

TRIVANDRUM - VERAVAL Exp#16334 · Express
01:31 AMJagannath Temple Gate
39h 9m260 stops
04:40 PM+1dVeraval

Change trains at Veraval — about 17h 5m wait

Veraval Dhasa Passenger#52929 · Passenger
09:45 AMVeraval
3h 16m6 stops
01:01 PMSatadhar

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.

Kannur to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Gir National Park is about 1474 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1474 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹56,622 · Ertiga ₹72,099 · Innova ₹75,194 · Innova Crysta ₹92,671 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,27,816
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,620 · AC Seater ₹2,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,180
  • Train: Sleeper ₹910 · Economy ₹1,500 · Third AC ₹2,090 · Second AC ₹2,980 · First AC ₹4,160

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kannur to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Mangaluru165 km from Kannur

    Karnataka

  2. Murudeshwar340 km from Kannur

    Karnataka

  3. Karwar455 km from Kannur

    Karnataka

  4. Vasco da Gama550 km from Kannur

    Goa

  5. Tarkarli650 km from Kannur

    Maharashtra

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