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Balasore to Chinnar

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

2167 kmDistance
43.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23940
Sedan₹28270
SUV₹36990
Innova / MUV₹41370
Tempo Traveller₹47970
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2380
AC Seater₹3900
Non-AC Sleeper₹3470
AC Sleeper₹4980
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6120
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Train
Sleeper₹1330
Economy₹2200
Third AC₹3060
Second AC₹4360
First AC₹6100
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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: Balasore to Chinnar

2167 km · ~46h 40m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Balasore

    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. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 867

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1017

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1167

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

  10. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1300

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1450

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1600

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

  13. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1734

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1884

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2034

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

  16. 133 km · 2h 40m 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: Balasore to Chinnar

2167 km · ~48h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Balasore

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

  2. Balasore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km

    ~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 722)

    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) · ~722 km

    ~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1445)

    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) · ~722 km

    ~16h 3m|Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070

  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: Balasore to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
03:29 AMBalasore
35h 28m306 stops
02:57 PM+1dAngamali
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express#16324 · Express
03:29 AMBalasore
36h 40m346 stops
04:09 PM+1dAngamali
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
04:27 AMBalasore
36h 37m364 stops
05:04 PM+1dChovvara
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
04:27 AMBalasore
36h 38m364 stops
05:05 PM+1dChovvara
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
02:19 PMBalasore
35h 33m327 stops
01:52 AM+2dAngamali

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

Balasore to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Balasore to Chinnar is about 2167 km by road, roughly 43.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2167 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,940 · Sedan ₹28,270 · SUV ₹36,990 · Innova / MUV ₹41,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,970
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,380 · AC Seater ₹3,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,470 · AC Sleeper ₹4,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,060 · Second AC ₹4,360 · First AC ₹6,100

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

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