Tiruchirappalli to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tiruchirappalli, 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: Tiruchirappalli to Kannur
498 km · ~10h 38m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tiruchirappalli
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.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 249Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 399Look 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: Tiruchirappalli to Kannur
498 km · ~11h 4m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tiruchirappalli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tiruchirappalli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tiruchirappalli → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~498 km
~11h 4m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,440
- 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: Tiruchirappalli to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Ponmalai Golden Rock for Tiruchirappalli, Kannur for Kannur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 9h 40m in total
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 55m wait
1 change · 9h 50m in total
Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 17m wait
1 change · 10h 27m in total
Change trains at Jiyapuram — about 58m 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
Tiruchirappalli to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tiruchirappalli to Kannur is about 498 km by road, roughly 10 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 498 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,580 · Sedan ₹6,570 · SUV ₹8,620 · Innova / MUV ₹9,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹550 · AC Seater ₹900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹800 · AC Sleeper ₹1,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,440
- Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹530 · Third AC ₹730 · Second AC ₹1,030 · First AC ₹1,420
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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