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Palampur to Kannur

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

2929 kmDistance
58.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32320
Sedan₹38180
SUV₹49940
Innova / MUV₹55850
Tempo Traveller₹64740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3220
AC Seater₹5270
Non-AC Sleeper₹4690
AC Sleeper₹6740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8250
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Train
Sleeper₹1790
Economy₹2960
Third AC₹4130
Second AC₹5890
First AC₹8230
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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: Palampur to Kannur

2929 km · ~63h 15m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palampur

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 418

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 568

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 718

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

  7. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 837

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 987

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1137

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

  10. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1255

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1405

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1555

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

  13. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1674

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1824

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1974

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

  16. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2092

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2242

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2392

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

  19. 118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2511

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2661

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2811

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

  22. 118 km · 2h 22m 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: Palampur to Kannur

2929 km · ~65h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Palampur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~976 km

    ~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  3. 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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~976 km

    ~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  5. 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.

  6. change point 2 → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~976 km

    ~21h 41m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780

  7. 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

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
9h 9m79 stops
07:39 AM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:25 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
39h 40m320 stops
05:05 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

2 changes · 63h 38m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
2h 5m20 stops
12:35 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
07:24 AMJalandhar Cant
46h 24m378 stops
05:48 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

2 changes · 63h 38m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait

Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express#19226 · Express
11:50 PMPathankot
2h 5m15 stops
01:55 AM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
06:05 AMAmritsar Jn
47h 43m392 stops
05:48 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

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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