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Chaibasa to Chinnar

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

2195 kmDistance
43.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24250
Sedan₹28640
SUV₹37470
Innova / MUV₹41910
Tempo Traveller₹48590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2410
AC Seater₹3950
Non-AC Sleeper₹3510
AC Sleeper₹5050
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6200
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Train
Sleeper₹1350
Economy₹2230
Third AC₹3100
Second AC₹4420
First AC₹6180
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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: Chaibasa to Chinnar

2195 km · ~47h 14m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chaibasa

    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. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 439

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 589

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 739

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

  7. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 878

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1028

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1178

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

  10. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1317

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1467

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1617

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

  13. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1756

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1906

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2056

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

  16. 139 km · 2h 47m 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: Chaibasa to Chinnar

2195 km · ~48h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chaibasa

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

  2. Chaibasa → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~732 km

    ~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 732)

    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) · ~732 km

    ~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1463)

    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) · ~732 km

    ~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  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: Chaibasa to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express#18189 · Express
04:38 PMBarabambo
48h 24m352 stops
05:02 PM+2dAngamali

Other options with a change

1 change · 44h 15m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp#12860 · Superfast
06:08 PMMahali Marup
13h 12m119 stops
07:20 AM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
08:40 AMNagpur
29h 43m229 stops
02:23 PM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 44h 41m in total

TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12889
07:07 PMMahali Marup
13h 28m85 stops
08:35 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
01:05 PMVizianagram Jn
26h 43m222 stops
03:48 PM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 45h 17m in total

HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp#12222 · Duronto
12:13 PMMahali Marup
11h 32m115 stops
11:45 PMNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 15m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
04:00 AMNagpur
29h 30m230 stops
09:30 AM+1dErnakulam 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

Chaibasa to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chaibasa to Chinnar is about 2195 km by road, roughly 43.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2195 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,250 · Sedan ₹28,640 · SUV ₹37,470 · Innova / MUV ₹41,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,410 · AC Seater ₹3,950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,510 · AC Sleeper ₹5,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,230 · Third AC ₹3,100 · Second AC ₹4,420 · First AC ₹6,180

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

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