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Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Kannur, Kerala.

533 kmDistance
10.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5960
Sedan₹7030
SUV₹9210
Innova / MUV₹10330
Tempo Traveller₹12030
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹590
AC Seater₹960
Non-AC Sleeper₹850
AC Sleeper₹1230
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1540
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Train
Sleeper₹350
Economy₹560
Third AC₹780
Second AC₹1100
First AC₹1520
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur

533 km · ~11h 20m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 267

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 417

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kannur

    Kannur, Kerala

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: Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur

533 km · ~11h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thiruvananthapuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~533 km

    ~11h 51m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,540

  3. 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur for Kannur.

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:50 AMKochuveli
9h 15m94 stops
06:05 PMKannur
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
08:50 AMKochuveli
9h 15m96 stops
06:05 PMKannur
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
09:10 AMKochuveli
8h 55m99 stops
06:05 PMKannur
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
09:10 AMKochuveli
8h 55m99 stops
06:05 PMKannur
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
09:12 AMTrivandrum Pettai
8h 53m97 stops
06:05 PMKannur

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

Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur is about 533 km by road, roughly 10.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 533 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,960 · Sedan ₹7,030 · SUV ₹9,210 · Innova / MUV ₹10,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,030
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹850 · AC Sleeper ₹1,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,540
  • Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹560 · Third AC ₹780 · Second AC ₹1,100 · First AC ₹1,520

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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