Ballari to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ballari, Karnataka 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: Ballari to Chinnar
754 km · ~16h 25m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ballari
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.
77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 377Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 527Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 677Look 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: Ballari to Chinnar
754 km · ~16h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ballari
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ballari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ballari → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~754 km
~16h 45m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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: Ballari to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Bellary Jn for Ballari, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 19h 14m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 1h 13m wait
1 change · 21h 33m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 3h 28m wait
1 change · 22h 7m in total
Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 1h 27m 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
Ballari to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ballari to Chinnar is about 754 km by road, roughly 15.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 754 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,390 · Sedan ₹9,900 · SUV ₹12,970 · Innova / MUV ₹14,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,890
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹830 · AC Seater ₹1,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,210 · AC Sleeper ₹1,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,160
- Train: Sleeper ₹480 · Economy ₹780 · Third AC ₹1,090 · Second AC ₹1,540 · First AC ₹2,140
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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