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Kannur to Malappuram

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

157 kmDistance
3.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1830
Sedan₹2140
SUV₹2820
Innova / MUV₹3180
Tempo Traveller₹3750
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹170
AC Seater₹280
Non-AC Sleeper₹250
AC Sleeper₹360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹490
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹190
Third AC₹250
Second AC₹340
First AC₹470
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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 Malappuram

157 km · ~3h 8m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kannur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, Kerala

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 Malappuram

157 km · ~3h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Malappuram

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~157 km

    ~3h 29m|Tentative fare ₹170–₹490

  3. Arrive in Malappuram

    Malappuram, Kerala

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 Malappuram

Nearest railway stations: Kannur for Kannur, Tirunnavaya for Malappuram.

Direct trains

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
04:40 AMKannur
2h 10m24 stops
06:50 AMParpanangadi
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
04:40 AMKannur
2h 10m24 stops
06:50 AMParpanangadi
Madgaon Ernakulam Weekly Super Fast Express#10215 · Express
05:25 AMKannur
2h 2m24 stops
07:27 AMParpanangadi
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
05:25 AMKannur
2h 3m24 stops
07:28 AMParpanangadi
AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
05:25 AMKannur
2h 3m24 stops
07:28 AMParpanangadi

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 Malappuram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Malappuram is about 157 km by road, roughly 3.1 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kozhikode.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 157 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,830 · Sedan ₹2,140 · SUV ₹2,820 · Innova / MUV ₹3,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,750
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹250 · AC Sleeper ₹360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹250 · Second AC ₹340 · First AC ₹470

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

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