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Almora to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Almora, Uttarakhand to Chinnar, Kerala.

2865 kmDistance
57.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31620
Sedan₹37350
SUV₹48860
Innova / MUV₹54640
Tempo Traveller₹63330
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3150
AC Seater₹5160
Non-AC Sleeper₹4580
AC Sleeper₹6590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8070
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Train
Sleeper₹1750
Economy₹2900
Third AC₹4040
Second AC₹5760
First AC₹8050
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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: Almora to Chinnar

2865 km · ~61h 58m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Almora

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 409

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 559

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 709

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

  7. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 819

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 969

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1119

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

  10. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1228

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1378

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1528

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

  13. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1637

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1787

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1937

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

  16. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2046

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2196

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2346

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

  19. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2456

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2606

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2756

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

  22. 109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, 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: Almora to Chinnar

2865 km · ~63h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Almora

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

  2. Almora → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~955 km

    ~21h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 955)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~955 km

    ~21h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1910)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~955 km

    ~21h 13m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,720

  7. Arrive in Chinnar

    Chinnar, 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: Almora to Chinnar

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 61h 41m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:30 PMGhaziabad
45h 51m371 stops
10:21 AM+2dAluva

1 change · 62h 36m in total

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
6h31 stops
01:45 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 6h 28m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
08:13 AMLaksar Jn
50h 8m403 stops
10:21 AM+2dAluva

1 change · 63h 15m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
8h52 stops
05:55 AM+1dLucknow Jn

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 5h 55m wait

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
11:50 AMLucknow Jn
49h 20m379 stops
01:10 PM+2dErnakulam Jn

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

Almora to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Almora to Chinnar is about 2865 km by road, roughly 57.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2865 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,620 · Sedan ₹37,350 · SUV ₹48,860 · Innova / MUV ₹54,640 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,330
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,150 · AC Seater ₹5,160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,580 · AC Sleeper ₹6,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,750 · Economy ₹2,900 · Third AC ₹4,040 · Second AC ₹5,760 · First AC ₹8,050

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

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