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Kannur to Kota

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kannur, Kerala to Kota, Rajasthan.

1924 kmDistance
38.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21260
Sedan₹25110
SUV₹32860
Innova / MUV₹36760
Tempo Traveller₹42630
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2120
AC Seater₹3460
Non-AC Sleeper₹3080
AC Sleeper₹4430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5440
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Train
Sleeper₹1180
Economy₹1950
Third AC₹2720
Second AC₹3880
First AC₹5420
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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 Kota

1924 km · ~41h 49m · About 38h of driving split over 5 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. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 385

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 535

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 685

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

  7. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 770

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 920

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1070

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

  10. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1154

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1304

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1454

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

  13. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1539

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1689

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1839

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

  16. 85 km · 1h 42m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kota

    Kota, Rajasthan

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 Kota

1924 km · ~42h 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) · ~962 km

    ~21h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 962)

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

  4. change point 1 → Kota

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~962 km

    ~21h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740

  5. Arrive in Kota

    Kota, Rajasthan

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 Kota

Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Dakaniya Talav for Kota.

Direct trains

ERNAKULAM - AJMER Marusagar Exp#12977 · Superfast
02:10 AMKannur
31h 45m243 stops
09:55 AM+1dDakaniya Talav
TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
03:35 AMKannur
27h 10m242 stops
06:45 AM+1dDakaniya Talav
ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
03:46 AMKannur
29h243 stops
08:46 AM+1dDakaniya Talav
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
06:10 PMKannur
32h 40m224 stops
02:50 AM+2dDakaniya Talav
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
06:10 PMKannur
32h 40m243 stops
02:50 AM+2dDakaniya Talav

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 Kota: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Kota is about 1924 km by road, roughly 38.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1924 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,260 · Sedan ₹25,110 · SUV ₹32,860 · Innova / MUV ₹36,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,630
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,120 · AC Seater ₹3,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · AC Sleeper ₹4,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,180 · Economy ₹1,950 · Third AC ₹2,720 · Second AC ₹3,880 · First AC ₹5,420

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

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