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Tirupati to Kannur

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

624 kmDistance
12.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6960
Sedan₹8210
SUV₹10760
Innova / MUV₹12060
Tempo Traveller₹14030
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹690
AC Seater₹1120
Non-AC Sleeper₹1000
AC Sleeper₹1440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1800
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹650
Third AC₹900
Second AC₹1280
First AC₹1780
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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: Tirupati to Kannur

624 km · ~13h 9m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirupati

    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. 162 km · 3h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 312

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 462

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

  5. 162 km · 3h 14m 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: Tirupati to Kannur

624 km · ~13h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tirupati

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

  2. Tirupati → Kannur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~624 km

    ~13h 52m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800

  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: Tirupati to Kannur

Nearest railway stations: Tirupati Main for Tirupati, Kannur for Kannur.

Direct trains

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
01:22 AMTirupati Main
13h 58m111 stops
03:20 PMKannur

Other options with a change

1 change · 14h 58m in total

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
08:26 PMRachagunnari
10h 4m73 stops
06:30 AM+1dPalakkad

Change trains at Palakkad — about 55m wait

Palghat Mangalore Intercity#22610 · Express
07:25 AMPalakkad
3h 59m42 stops
11:24 AMChirakkal

1 change · 15h 6m in total

HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
10:34 AMRachagunnari
2h 7m23 stops
12:41 PMKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 54m wait

West Coast Express#16627 · Express
01:35 PMKatpadi Jn
12h 5m100 stops
01:40 AM+1dChirakkal

1 change · 15h 10m in total

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
03:04 AMRachagunnari
10h 29m80 stops
01:33 PMVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 32m wait

KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
03:05 PMVallathol Nagar
3h 9m38 stops
06:14 PMChirakkal

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

Tirupati to Kannur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tirupati to Kannur is about 624 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 624 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,960 · Sedan ₹8,210 · SUV ₹10,760 · Innova / MUV ₹12,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,030
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹690 · AC Seater ₹1,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,000 · AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹650 · Third AC ₹900 · Second AC ₹1,280 · First AC ₹1,780

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

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