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Kannur to Itanagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala to Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

3312 kmDistance
66.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹36530
Sedan₹43160
SUV₹56450
Innova / MUV₹63130
Tempo Traveller₹73160
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3640
AC Seater₹5960
Non-AC Sleeper₹5300
AC Sleeper₹7620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9320
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Train
Sleeper₹2020
Economy₹3340
Third AC₹4670
Second AC₹6650
First AC₹9300
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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 Itanagar

3312 km · ~71h 34m · About 66h 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. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 828

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 978

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1128

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1242

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1392

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1542

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

  13. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1656

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1806

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1956

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

  16. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2070

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2220

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2370

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

  19. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2484

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2634

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2784

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

  22. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2898

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3048

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3198

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

  25. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Itanagar

    Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

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 Itanagar

3312 km · ~73h 36m · 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) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 828)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1656)

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

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2484)

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

  8. change point 3 → Itanagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~828 km

    ~18h 24m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370

  9. Arrive in Itanagar

    Itanagar, Arunachal 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 Itanagar

Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Mariani Jn (about 84 km away) for Itanagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 69h 14m 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
52h 12m497 stops
04:20 PM+2dMariani Jn

1 change · 69h 57m 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
58h 1m562 stops
04:20 PM+2dMariani Jn

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 Itanagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Itanagar is about 3312 km by road, roughly 66.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3312 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,530 · Sedan ₹43,160 · SUV ₹56,450 · Innova / MUV ₹63,130 · Tempo Traveller ₹73,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,640 · AC Seater ₹5,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,300 · AC Sleeper ₹7,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,320
  • Train: Sleeper ₹2,020 · Economy ₹3,340 · Third AC ₹4,670 · Second AC ₹6,650 · First AC ₹9,300

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

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