Ludhiana to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ludhiana, Punjab 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: Ludhiana to Kannur
2751 km · ~59h 41m · About 55h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ludhiana
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.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 786Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1086Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1179Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1329Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1479Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1572Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1872Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1965Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2115Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2265Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2358Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2508Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2658Look 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: Ludhiana to Kannur
2751 km · ~61h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ludhiana
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ludhiana. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ludhiana → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~917 km
~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
- Change buses at a major city (around km 917)
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) · ~917 km
~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1834)
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) · ~917 km
~20h 23m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620
- 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: Ludhiana to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana, Kannur for Kannur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 42h 40m in total
Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait
1 change · 45h 13m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 45h 48m in total
Change trains at Vishvamitri — about 2h 48m 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
Ludhiana to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ludhiana to Kannur is about 2751 km by road, roughly 55 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2751 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹30,360 · Sedan ₹35,860 · SUV ₹46,920 · Innova / MUV ₹52,470 · Tempo Traveller ₹60,820
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,030 · AC Seater ₹4,950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,400 · AC Sleeper ₹6,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,680 · Economy ₹2,780 · Third AC ₹3,880 · Second AC ₹5,530 · First AC ₹7,730
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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