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Nagapattinam to Kannur

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

653 kmDistance
13.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7280
Sedan₹8590
SUV₹11250
Innova / MUV₹12610
Tempo Traveller₹14670
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹720
AC Seater₹1180
Non-AC Sleeper₹1040
AC Sleeper₹1500
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1880
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Train
Sleeper₹420
Economy₹680
Third AC₹940
Second AC₹1340
First AC₹1860
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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: Nagapattinam to Kannur

653 km · ~13h 44m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagapattinam

    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. 177 km · 3h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 327

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 477

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

  5. 177 km · 3h 32m 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: Nagapattinam to Kannur

653 km · ~14h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Nagapattinam

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

  2. Nagapattinam → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~653 km

    ~14h 31m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880

  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: Nagapattinam to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Andanappettai for Nagapattinam, Kannur for Kannur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 14h 34m in total

Nagore Trichy Passenger#56711 · Passenger
12:40 PMNagore
4h 40m28 stops
05:20 PMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 40m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:00 PMTiruchirappalli
9h 14m84 stops
03:14 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 15h 35m in total

VELANKANNI - VASCO DA GAMA Weekly Exp#17316 · Express
02:45 PMNagappattinam
5h 54m53 stops
08:39 PMKaveri

Change trains at Kaveri — about 1h 56m wait

Chennai - Mangalore Express#12685 · Superfast
10:35 PMKaveri
7h 45m60 stops
06:20 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 16h in total

Tea Garden Express#16865 · Express
04:30 PMNagore
6h 30m53 stops
11:00 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 45m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
01:45 AMErode Jn
6h 45m47 stops
08:30 AMKannur

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

Nagapattinam to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagapattinam to Kannur is about 653 km by road, roughly 13.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 653 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,280 · Sedan ₹8,590 · SUV ₹11,250 · Innova / MUV ₹12,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,670
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,040 · AC Sleeper ₹1,500 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,880
  • Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹680 · Third AC ₹940 · Second AC ₹1,340 · First AC ₹1,860

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

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