Palampur to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 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: Palampur to Kannur
2929 km · ~63h 15m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 837Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 987Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1137Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1255Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1405Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1674Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1824Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1974Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2092Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2242Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2392Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2511Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2661Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2811Look 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: Palampur to Kannur
2929 km · ~65h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~976 km
~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- Change buses at a major city (around km 976)
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) · ~976 km
~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1953)
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) · ~976 km
~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- 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: Palampur to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 62h 55m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait
2 changes · 63h 38m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait
2 changes · 63h 38m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m 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
Palampur to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Kannur is about 2929 km by road, roughly 58.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2929 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,320 · Sedan ₹38,180 · SUV ₹49,940 · Innova / MUV ₹55,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹64,740
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,220 · AC Seater ₹5,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,690 · AC Sleeper ₹6,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,250
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,790 · Economy ₹2,960 · Third AC ₹4,130 · Second AC ₹5,890 · First AC ₹8,230
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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