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Palakkad to Kannur

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

240 kmDistance
4.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2740
Sedan₹3220
SUV₹4230
Innova / MUV₹4760
Tempo Traveller₹5580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹260
AC Seater₹430
Non-AC Sleeper₹380
AC Sleeper₹550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹720
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Train
Sleeper₹170
Economy₹270
Third AC₹370
Second AC₹510
First AC₹700
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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: Palakkad to Kannur

240 km · ~5h 8m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palakkad

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kunnamangalam

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

  3. 90 km · 1h 48m 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: Palakkad to Kannur

240 km · ~5h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Palakkad

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

  2. Palakkad → Kannur

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~240 km

    ~5h 20m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹720

    Usual tea / meal halts: Mennanyam (~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: Palakkad to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Palakkad for Palakkad, Kannur for Kannur.

Direct trains

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
04:25 AMPalakkad
4h 5m41 stops
08:30 AMKannur
Palghat Mangalore Intercity#22610 · Express
07:25 AMPalakkad
3h 50m41 stops
11:15 AMKannur
Navyug Express#16688 · Express
11:15 AMPalakkad
4h 5m41 stops
03:20 PMKannur
West Coast Express#16627 · Express
09:15 PMPalakkad
4h 15m41 stops
01:30 AM+1dKannur
Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
11:10 PMPalakkad
3h 55m41 stops
03:05 AM+1dKannur

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

Palakkad to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palakkad to Kannur is about 240 km by road, roughly 4.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Malappuram and Kozhikode.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 240 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,740 · Sedan ₹3,220 · SUV ₹4,230 · Innova / MUV ₹4,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹510 · First AC ₹700

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

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