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Kanpur to Kannur

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

2212 kmDistance
44.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24430
Sedan₹28860
SUV₹37750
Innova / MUV₹42230
Tempo Traveller₹48960
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2430
AC Seater₹3980
Non-AC Sleeper₹3540
AC Sleeper₹5090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6240
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Train
Sleeper₹1360
Economy₹2240
Third AC₹3130
Second AC₹4450
First AC₹6220
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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: Kanpur to Kannur

2212 km · ~47h 34m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanpur

    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. 142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 442

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 592

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 742

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

  7. 142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 885

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1035

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1185

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

  10. 142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1327

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1477

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1627

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

  13. 142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1770

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1920

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2070

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

  16. 142 km · 2h 51m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, 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: Kanpur to Kannur

2212 km · ~49h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kanpur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kanpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 737)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1475)

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

  6. change point 2 → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~737 km

    ~16h 23m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110

  7. Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, 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: Kanpur to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Kanpur Central for Kanpur, Kannur for Kannur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 51m in total

Pushpak Express#12533 · Superfast
09:32 PMKanpur Central
21h 26m151 stops
06:58 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 2h 11m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
09:09 PMDiva
13h 14m110 stops
10:23 AM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 37h 59m in total

Ananya Express#12315 · Superfast
06:38 AMChakeri
5h 47m49 stops
12:25 PMBayana Jn

Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
01:05 PMBayana Jn
31h 32m283 stops
08:37 PM+1dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 40h 37m in total

Chhapra Mathura Express#15107 · Express
03:15 PMKanpur Central
6h 40m49 stops
09:55 PMMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 1h 34m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
11:29 PMMathura Jn
32h 23m295 stops
07:52 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

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

Kanpur to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanpur to Kannur is about 2212 km by road, roughly 44.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2212 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,430 · Sedan ₹28,860 · SUV ₹37,750 · Innova / MUV ₹42,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,960
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,430 · AC Seater ₹3,980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,540 · AC Sleeper ₹5,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,240
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,360 · Economy ₹2,240 · Third AC ₹3,130 · Second AC ₹4,450 · First AC ₹6,220

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

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