Katihar to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Kannur, Kerala.
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: Katihar to Kannur
2583 km · ~55h 40m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
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.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 431Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 581Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 861Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1011Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1161Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1292Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1442Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1592Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1722Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1872Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2022Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2153Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2303Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2453Look 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: Katihar to Kannur
2583 km · ~57h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 861)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1722)
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.
- change point 2 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km
~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
- 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: Katihar to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 54h 32m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m wait
1 change · 58h 45m in total
Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 4h 18m wait
1 change · 58h 46m in total
Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 4h 18m 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
Katihar to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Kannur is about 2583 km by road, roughly 51.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2583 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,510 · Sedan ₹33,680 · SUV ₹44,060 · Innova / MUV ₹49,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,130
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,840 · AC Seater ₹4,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,130 · AC Sleeper ₹5,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,280
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,610 · Third AC ₹3,650 · Second AC ₹5,200 · First AC ₹7,260
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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