Tirunelveli to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tirunelveli, 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: Tirunelveli to Kannur
569 km · ~12h 3m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tirunelveli
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.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 285Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 435Look 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: Tirunelveli to Kannur
569 km · ~12h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tirunelveli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tirunelveli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tirunelveli → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~569 km
~12h 39m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,640
- 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: Tirunelveli to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Tirunelveli for Tirunelveli, Kannur for Kannur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 59m in total
Change trains at Ernakulam Jn — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 14h 4m in total
Change trains at Valliyur — about 1h 12m wait
1 change · 14h 40m in total
Change trains at Trivandrum Central — about 50m 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
Tirunelveli to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tirunelveli to Kannur is about 569 km by road, roughly 11.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 569 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,360 · Sedan ₹7,500 · SUV ₹9,820 · Innova / MUV ₹11,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,820
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹630 · AC Seater ₹1,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹910 · AC Sleeper ₹1,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,640
- Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹600 · Third AC ₹830 · Second AC ₹1,170 · First AC ₹1,620
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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