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Pollachi to Kannur

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

291 kmDistance
5.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3300
Sedan₹3880
SUV₹5100
Innova / MUV₹5730
Tempo Traveller₹6700
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹320
AC Seater₹520
Non-AC Sleeper₹470
AC Sleeper₹670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹860
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Train
Sleeper₹200
Economy₹320
Third AC₹440
Second AC₹610
First AC₹840
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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: Pollachi to Kannur

291 km · ~6h 9m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pollachi

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Nilambur

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

  3. 141 km · 2h 49m 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: Pollachi to Kannur

291 km · ~6h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Pollachi

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

  2. Pollachi → Kannur

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~291 km

    ~6h 28m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹860

    Usual tea / meal halts: Kunnamangalam (~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: Pollachi to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Pollachi Jn for Pollachi, Kannur for Kannur.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Pollachi to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pollachi to Kannur is about 291 km by road, roughly 5.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Wayanad.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 291 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,300 · Sedan ₹3,880 · SUV ₹5,100 · Innova / MUV ₹5,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,700
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹470 · AC Sleeper ₹670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹440 · Second AC ₹610 · First AC ₹840

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

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