There are 8 ways to get from Kannur to Melur by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kannur International Airport
best- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM)plane CNN - IXM
5h 29m₹12,563–19,878Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Madurai Jntrain 22629
15h 34m₹344–3,055Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jntrain
10h 19m₹988–4,379Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
14h 12mDrive 445.2 km
- Drive from Kannur to Melurcar 445.2 km
6h 44m₹4,984–7,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Melurtaxi 445.2 km
6h 44m₹6,000–8,000Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kannur to Kozhikkodetrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM)plane CCJ - IXM
7h 59m₹11,539–18,818Bus via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus
14h 22m₹822–1,141
Kannur to Melur by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Melur is to bus via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand which costs ₹800 - ₹1,200 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Melur is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Melur. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kannur to Melur. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Madurai Jn via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Kannur and Melur is 426 km. The road distance is 445.2 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Melur without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 10h 19m and costs ₹950 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kannur to Melur, including transfers.
Kannur to Melur bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Melur is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,400 and takes 10h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Madurai (IXM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kannur to Melur via Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Madurai Jn in around 10h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–28,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–29,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–28,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–27,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–28,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–26,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kannur to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kannur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kannur to Melur bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kannur to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Melur is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Kannur to Melur.
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