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Pathankot to Kannur

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

2949 kmDistance
59 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32540
Sedan₹38440
SUV₹50280
Innova / MUV₹56230
Tempo Traveller₹65180
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3240
AC Seater₹5310
Non-AC Sleeper₹4720
AC Sleeper₹6780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8310
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Train
Sleeper₹1800
Economy₹2980
Third AC₹4160
Second AC₹5930
First AC₹8290
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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: Pathankot to Kannur

2949 km · ~63h 39m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    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. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 421

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 571

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 721

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

  7. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 843

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 993

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1143

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

  10. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1264

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1414

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1564

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

  13. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1685

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1835

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1985

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

  16. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2106

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2256

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2406

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

  19. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2528

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2678

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2828

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

  22. 121 km · 2h 26m 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: Pathankot to Kannur

2949 km · ~65h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pathankot

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

  2. Pathankot → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~983 km

    ~21h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 983)

    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) · ~983 km

    ~21h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1966)

    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) · ~983 km

    ~21h 51m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800

  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: Pathankot to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Kannur for Kannur.

Direct trains

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
01:40 AMChakki Bank
61h 40m448 stops
03:20 PM+2dKannur

Other options with a change

1 change · 45h 48m in total

Malwa Express#12920 · Superfast
10:04 AMKathua
9h 23m82 stops
07:27 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin

Change trains at Delhi H Nizamuddin — about 2h 8m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:35 PMDelhi H Nizamuddin
34h 17m315 stops
07:52 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 49h 27m in total

JAMMU TAWI - DURG SF Exp#12550 · Superfast
06:25 AMKathua
9h 22m98 stops
03:47 PMOkhla

Change trains at Okhla — about 5h 51m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
09:38 PMOkhla
34h 14m314 stops
07:52 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 52h 8m in total

Jammu Tawi - Mumbai Bandra (T.) SF Swaraj Express#12472 · Superfast
12:19 PMKathua
24h 27m207 stops
12:46 PM+1dMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng

Change trains at Miyagam Karjan Junction Ng — about 1h 13m wait

VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16333 · Express
01:59 PMMiyagam Karjan Junction Ng
26h 28m169 stops
04:27 PM+1dJagannath 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

Pathankot to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Kannur is about 2949 km by road, roughly 59 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2949 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,540 · Sedan ₹38,440 · SUV ₹50,280 · Innova / MUV ₹56,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,180
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,240 · AC Seater ₹5,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,720 · AC Sleeper ₹6,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,800 · Economy ₹2,980 · Third AC ₹4,160 · Second AC ₹5,930 · First AC ₹8,290

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

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