Sambalpur to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Sambalpur, Odisha 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: Sambalpur to Kannur
1827 km · ~39h 52m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sambalpur
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.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 365Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 515Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 665Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 731Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 881Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1031Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1096Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1246Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1396Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1462Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1612Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1762Look 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: Sambalpur to Kannur
1827 km · ~40h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Sambalpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sambalpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sambalpur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~914 km
~20h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610
- Change buses at a major city (around km 914)
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 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~914 km
~20h 19m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,610
- 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: Sambalpur to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 42h 14m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 42h 14m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 48h in total
Change trains at Coimbatore Jn — about 1h 55m 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
Sambalpur to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Sambalpur to Kannur is about 1827 km by road, roughly 36.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1827 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,200 · Sedan ₹23,850 · SUV ₹31,210 · Innova / MUV ₹34,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,010 · AC Seater ₹3,290 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,920 · AC Sleeper ₹4,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,170
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,130 · Economy ₹1,860 · Third AC ₹2,590 · Second AC ₹3,680 · First AC ₹5,150
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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