Rishikesh to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 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: Rishikesh to Kannur
2661 km · ~57h 13m · About 53h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rishikesh
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.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 444Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 594Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 744Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 887Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1037Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1187Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1331Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1481Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1631Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1774Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1924Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2074Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2218Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2368Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2518Look 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: Rishikesh to Kannur
2661 km · ~59h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rishikesh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rishikesh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rishikesh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~887 km
~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 887)
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) · ~887 km
~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1774)
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) · ~887 km
~19h 43m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,530
- 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: Rishikesh to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Kannur for Kannur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 46h 28m in total
Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 47h 5m in total
Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 2h 18m wait
1 change · 47h 11m in total
Change trains at Tilak Bridge — about 40m 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
Rishikesh to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rishikesh to Kannur is about 2661 km by road, roughly 53.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2661 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,370 · Sedan ₹34,690 · SUV ₹45,390 · Innova / MUV ₹50,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹58,840
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,930 · AC Seater ₹4,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,260 · AC Sleeper ₹6,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,500
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,630 · Economy ₹2,690 · Third AC ₹3,760 · Second AC ₹5,350 · First AC ₹7,480
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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