Kannur to Karad
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kannur, Kerala to Karad, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 800 km
Approx Duration: 17.8 hrs
Route overview
Kannur to Karad is about 800 km by road, roughly 17.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Kannur to Karad
About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kannur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 400. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 550. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 700. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Arrive in Karad
By bus: Kannur to Karad
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Karad. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~800 km Takes about 17h 47m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290.
- Arrive in Karad
By train: Kannur to Karad
The nearest railway stations are Kannur for Kannur and Karad for Karad. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp (11098) — departs 05:00 AM from Kannur, arrives 12:13 AM (+1 day) at Karad, 19h 13m
- With one change, 20h 32m in total: ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 03:25 AM Jagannath Temple Gate to 10:33 AM Madgaon, then VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp (12779) 03:50 PM Madgaon to 11:57 PM Masur — change at Madgaon (about 5h 17m wait)
- With one change, 20h 45m in total: TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp (12431) 03:12 AM Jagannath Temple Gate to 10:15 AM Madgaon, then VASCO DA GAMA - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Goa Exp (12779) 03:50 PM Madgaon to 11:57 PM Masur — change at Madgaon (about 5h 35m wait)
- With one change, 21h 2m in total: ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 03:25 AM Jagannath Temple Gate to 04:26 AM Chandera, then ERNAKULAM - PUNE Poorna Exp (11098) 05:41 AM Chandera to 12:27 AM Masur — change at Chandera (about 1h 15m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 800 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,900 · Sedan ₹10,500 · SUV ₹13,750 · Innova / MUV ₹15,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,900
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹880 · AC Seater ₹1,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · AC Sleeper ₹1,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,290
- Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹830 · Third AC ₹1,150 · Second AC ₹1,630 · First AC ₹2,270
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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