Kannur to Koraput
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala to Koraput, Odisha.
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 Koraput
1439 km · ~31h 27m · About 29h of driving split over 4 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.
60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 360Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 510Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 660Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 720Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 870Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1020Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1079Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1229Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1379Look 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 Koraput
1439 km · ~32h · 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) · ~720 km
~16h|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070
- Change buses at a major city (around km 720)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Koraput. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Koraput
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~720 km
~16h|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070
- Arrive in Koraput
Koraput, Odisha
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 Koraput
Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Koraput for Koraput.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 39h 59m in total
Change trains at Krishna Canal — about 2h 47m wait
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 1h 30m wait
2 changes · 40h 42m in total
Change trains at Chennai Central — about 3h wait
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 1h 53m wait
2 changes · 40h 42m in total
Change trains at Chennai Central — about 45m wait
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 3h 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 Koraput: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kannur to Koraput is about 1439 km by road, roughly 28.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1439 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,930 · Sedan ₹18,810 · SUV ₹24,610 · Innova / MUV ₹27,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,960
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,580 · AC Seater ₹2,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,300 · AC Sleeper ₹3,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹890 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,040 · Second AC ₹2,910 · First AC ₹4,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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