Ranchi to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand 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: Ranchi to Kannur
2148 km · ~46h 18m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
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.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 859Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1009Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1159Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1289Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1439Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1718Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1868Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2018Look 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: Ranchi to Kannur
2148 km · ~47h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~716 km
~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- Change buses at a major city (around km 716)
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) · ~716 km
~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1432)
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) · ~716 km
~15h 55m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050
- 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: Ranchi to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 45h 9m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 3h 50m wait
1 change · 46h 12m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 4h 16m wait
1 change · 48h 43m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 8h 17m 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
Ranchi to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Kannur is about 2148 km by road, roughly 43 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2148 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,730 · Sedan ₹28,020 · SUV ₹36,670 · Innova / MUV ₹41,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,360 · AC Seater ₹3,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,440 · AC Sleeper ₹4,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,320 · Economy ₹2,180 · Third AC ₹3,040 · Second AC ₹4,330 · First AC ₹6,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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