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Kochi to Kannur

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

308 kmDistance
6.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3490
Sedan₹4100
SUV₹5390
Innova / MUV₹6050
Tempo Traveller₹7080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹340
AC Seater₹550
Non-AC Sleeper₹490
AC Sleeper₹710
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹910
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Train
Sleeper₹210
Economy₹340
Third AC₹460
Second AC₹650
First AC₹890
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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: Kochi to Kannur

308 km · ~6h 30m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Ponnani

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 158 km · 3h 10m 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: Kochi to Kannur

308 km · ~6h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kochi

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

  2. Kochi → Kannur

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~308 km

    ~6h 51m|Tentative fare ₹340–₹910

    Usual tea / meal halts: Beypore (~170 km)

  3. 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: Kochi to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Kannur for Kannur.

Direct trains

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
5h 15m55 stops
06:05 PMKannur
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
5h 15m58 stops
06:05 PMKannur
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
12:50 PMErnakulam Jn
5h 15m58 stops
06:05 PMKannur
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
12:55 PMErnakulam Town
5h 10m54 stops
06:05 PMKannur
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
12:55 PMErnakulam Town
5h 10m56 stops
06:05 PMKannur

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

Kochi to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Kannur is about 308 km by road, roughly 6.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Thrissur and Kozhikode.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 308 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,490 · Sedan ₹4,100 · SUV ₹5,390 · Innova / MUV ₹6,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹340 · AC Seater ₹550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹490 · AC Sleeper ₹710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹340 · Third AC ₹460 · Second AC ₹650 · First AC ₹890

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

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