Motihari to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Motihari, 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: Motihari to Kannur
2499 km · ~53h 59m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Motihari
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.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 417Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 567Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 717Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 833Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 983Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1133Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1250Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1400Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1550Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1666Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1816Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1966Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2083Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2233Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2383Look 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: Motihari to Kannur
2499 km · ~55h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Motihari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Motihari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Motihari → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~833 km
~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380
- Change buses at a major city (around km 833)
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) · ~833 km
~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1666)
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) · ~833 km
~18h 31m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380
- 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: Motihari to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 57h 58m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 59h 20m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 6h 33m wait
1 change · 59h 20m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 6h 22m 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
Motihari to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Motihari to Kannur is about 2499 km by road, roughly 50 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2499 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,590 · Sedan ₹32,590 · SUV ₹42,630 · Innova / MUV ₹47,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,750 · AC Seater ₹4,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,000 · AC Sleeper ₹5,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,050
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,530 · Economy ₹2,530 · Third AC ₹3,530 · Second AC ₹5,030 · First AC ₹7,030
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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