Ara to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Chinnar, 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: Ara to Chinnar
2491 km · ~53h 49m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
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.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 415Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 715Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 830Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 980Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1130Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1246Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1396Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1546Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1661Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1811Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1961Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 18m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2076Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2226Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2376Look 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: Ara to Chinnar
2491 km · ~55h 21m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Change buses at a major city (around km 830)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1661)
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.
- change point 2 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~830 km
~18h 27m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
- 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: Ara to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 50h 40m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 44m wait
1 change · 50h 41m in total
Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 51h 7m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 1h 54m 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
Ara to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Chinnar is about 2491 km by road, roughly 49.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2491 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,500 · Sedan ₹32,480 · SUV ₹42,500 · Innova / MUV ₹47,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,740 · AC Seater ₹4,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,990 · AC Sleeper ₹5,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,520 · Economy ₹2,520 · Third AC ₹3,520 · Second AC ₹5,010 · First AC ₹7,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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