Purulia to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal 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: Purulia to Kannur
2241 km · ~48h 9m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Purulia
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.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 448Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 598Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 748Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 896Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1046Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1196Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1345Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1645Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
148 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1793Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1943Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2093Look 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: Purulia to Kannur
2241 km · ~49h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Purulia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purulia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Purulia → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~747 km
~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- Change buses at a major city (around km 747)
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) · ~747 km
~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1494)
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) · ~747 km
~16h 36m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
- 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: Purulia to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Purulia Jn for Purulia, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 49h 27m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 2h 25m wait
1 change · 49h 27m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 2h 20m wait
1 change · 50h 49m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 5h 14m 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
Purulia to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purulia to Kannur is about 2241 km by road, roughly 44.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2241 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,750 · Sedan ₹29,230 · SUV ₹38,250 · Innova / MUV ₹42,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,600
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,470 · AC Seater ₹4,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,590 · AC Sleeper ₹5,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,320
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,270 · Third AC ₹3,170 · Second AC ₹4,510 · First AC ₹6,300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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