Visakhapatnam to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 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: Visakhapatnam to Kannur
1381 km · ~30h 17m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Visakhapatnam
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
45 km · 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 345Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 645Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
45 km · 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 691Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 841Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 991Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
45 km · 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1036Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1186Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1336Look 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: Visakhapatnam to Kannur
1381 km · ~30h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Visakhapatnam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Visakhapatnam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Visakhapatnam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 691)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km
~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- 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: Visakhapatnam to Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Marripalem for Visakhapatnam, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 25h 48m in total
Change trains at Chitteri — about 47m wait
1 change · 28h 23m in total
Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 2h 8m wait
1 change · 28h 26m in total
Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 1h 32m 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
Visakhapatnam to Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Visakhapatnam to Kannur is about 1381 km by road, roughly 27.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1381 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,290 · Sedan ₹18,050 · SUV ₹23,630 · Innova / MUV ₹26,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,680
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,520 · AC Seater ₹2,490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · AC Sleeper ₹3,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,920
- Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,410 · Third AC ₹1,960 · Second AC ₹2,790 · First AC ₹3,900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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