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Bhopal to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Chinnar, Kerala.

1929 kmDistance
38.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21320
Sedan₹25180
SUV₹32940
Innova / MUV₹36850
Tempo Traveller₹42740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2120
AC Seater₹3470
Non-AC Sleeper₹3090
AC Sleeper₹4440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5450
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Train
Sleeper₹1190
Economy₹1960
Third AC₹2730
Second AC₹3890
First AC₹5430
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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: Bhopal to Chinnar

1929 km · ~41h 55m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhopal

    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. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 386

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 536

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 686

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

  7. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 772

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 922

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1072

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

  10. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1157

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1307

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1457

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

  13. 86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1543

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1693

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1843

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

  16. 86 km · 1h 43m 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: Bhopal to Chinnar

1929 km · ~42h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Bhopal

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

  2. Bhopal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~965 km

    ~21h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 965)

    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 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~965 km

    ~21h 27m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,750

  5. 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: Bhopal to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
01:50 AMBhopal Jn
35h 37m264 stops
01:27 PM+1dAngamali
Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
05:15 PMBhopal Jn
35h 33m264 stops
04:48 AM+2dAngamali
Millennium Express#12646 · Superfast
05:15 PMBhopal Jn
35h 33m264 stops
04:48 AM+2dAngamali
NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Mangala Lakshadweep Exp#12618 · Superfast
07:55 PMBhopal Jn
37h 2m266 stops
08:57 AM+2dAngamali
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
09:40 PMBhopal Jn
35h265 stops
08:40 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

Bhopal to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhopal to Chinnar is about 1929 km by road, roughly 38.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1929 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,320 · Sedan ₹25,180 · SUV ₹32,940 · Innova / MUV ₹36,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹42,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,120 · AC Seater ₹3,470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,090 · AC Sleeper ₹4,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,190 · Economy ₹1,960 · Third AC ₹2,730 · Second AC ₹3,890 · First AC ₹5,430

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

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