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Kannur to Kurukshetra

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

2623 kmDistance
52.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28950
Sedan₹34200
SUV₹44740
Innova / MUV₹50040
Tempo Traveller₹58010
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2890
AC Seater₹4720
Non-AC Sleeper₹4200
AC Sleeper₹6030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7390
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Train
Sleeper₹1600
Economy₹2650
Third AC₹3700
Second AC₹5280
First AC₹7370
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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 Kurukshetra

2623 km · ~56h 28m · About 52h of driving split over 6 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. 137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 437

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 587

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 737

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

  7. 137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 874

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1024

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1174

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

  10. 137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1312

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1462

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1612

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

  13. 137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1749

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1899

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2049

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

  16. 137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2186

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2336

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2486

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

  19. 137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kurukshetra

    Kurukshetra, Haryana

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 Kurukshetra

2623 km · ~58h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~874 km

    ~19h 25m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 874)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~874 km

    ~19h 25m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1749)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kurukshetra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~874 km

    ~19h 25m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  7. Arrive in Kurukshetra

    Kurukshetra, Haryana

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 Kurukshetra

Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Kurukshetra Jn for Kurukshetra.

Direct trains

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
06:10 PMKannur
44h345 stops
02:10 PM+2dKurukshetra Jn
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
06:10 PMKannur
44h343 stops
02:10 PM+2dKurukshetra Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 44h 36m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
05:46 PMJagannath Temple Gate
10h 2m70 stops
03:48 AM+1dNivasar

Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
04:30 AMNivasar
33h 52m276 stops
02:22 PM+1dDhirpur

1 change · 44h 36m in total

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
05:46 PMJagannath Temple Gate
10h 2m70 stops
03:48 AM+1dNivasar

Change trains at Nivasar — about 42m wait

KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
04:30 AMNivasar
33h 52m277 stops
02:22 PM+1dDhirpur

1 change · 44h 36m in total

KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
05:46 PMJagannath Temple Gate
16h 29m103 stops
10:15 AM+1dPanvel

Change trains at Panvel — about 45m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
11:00 AMPanvel
27h 22m246 stops
02:22 PM+1dDhirpur

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 Kurukshetra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Kurukshetra is about 2623 km by road, roughly 52.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2623 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,950 · Sedan ₹34,200 · SUV ₹44,740 · Innova / MUV ₹50,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,010
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,890 · AC Seater ₹4,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,200 · AC Sleeper ₹6,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,390
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,600 · Economy ₹2,650 · Third AC ₹3,700 · Second AC ₹5,280 · First AC ₹7,370

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

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