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Pithoragarh to Kannur

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

2641 kmDistance
52.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹29150
Sedan₹34430
SUV₹45050
Innova / MUV₹50380
Tempo Traveller₹58400
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2910
AC Seater₹4750
Non-AC Sleeper₹4230
AC Sleeper₹6070
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7440
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Train
Sleeper₹1610
Economy₹2670
Third AC₹3730
Second AC₹5310
First AC₹7420
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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: Pithoragarh to Kannur

2641 km · ~56h 49m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pithoragarh

    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. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 440

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 590

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 740

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

  7. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 880

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1030

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1180

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

  10. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1321

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1471

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1621

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

  13. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1761

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1911

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2061

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

  16. 140 km · 2h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2201

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2351

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2501

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

  19. 140 km · 2h 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: Pithoragarh to Kannur

2641 km · ~58h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pithoragarh

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

  2. Pithoragarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~880 km

    ~19h 33m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 880)

    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) · ~880 km

    ~19h 33m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1761)

    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) · ~880 km

    ~19h 33m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,510

  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: Pithoragarh to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh, Kannur for Kannur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 57h 9m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:30 PMGhaziabad
41h 19m323 stops
05:49 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 58h 4m in total

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
6h31 stops
01:45 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 6h 28m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
08:13 AMLaksar Jn
45h 36m355 stops
05:49 AM+2dJagannath Temple Gate

1 change · 58h 35m in total

Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express#12207 · Garib Rath
06:30 PMKathgodam
7h 55m52 stops
02:25 AM+1dAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 7h 55m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
10:20 AMAmbala Cant Jn
42h 45m354 stops
05:05 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

Pithoragarh to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pithoragarh to Kannur is about 2641 km by road, roughly 52.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2641 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,150 · Sedan ₹34,430 · SUV ₹45,050 · Innova / MUV ₹50,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,400
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,910 · AC Seater ₹4,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,230 · AC Sleeper ₹6,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,610 · Economy ₹2,670 · Third AC ₹3,730 · Second AC ₹5,310 · First AC ₹7,420

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

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