Thanjavur to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 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: Thanjavur to Kannur
556 km · ~11h 47m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thanjavur
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.
128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 278Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 428Look 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: Thanjavur to Kannur
556 km · ~12h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Thanjavur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thanjavur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thanjavur → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~556 km
~12h 21m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,610
- 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: Thanjavur to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 14m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 40m wait
1 change · 11h 37m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait
1 change · 11h 58m in total
Change trains at Tiruchirappalli Palakkarai — about 1h 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
Thanjavur to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thanjavur to Kannur is about 556 km by road, roughly 11.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 556 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,220 · Sedan ₹7,330 · SUV ₹9,600 · Innova / MUV ₹10,760 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,530
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹610 · AC Seater ₹1,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹890 · AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,610
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹810 · Second AC ₹1,140 · First AC ₹1,590
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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