Chaibasa to Thrissur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chaibasa, Jharkhand to Thrissur, 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: Chaibasa to Thrissur
2187 km · ~47h 4m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chaibasa
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.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 437Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 737Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 875Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1025Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1175Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1312Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1462Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1612Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1750Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1900Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2050Look 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: Chaibasa to Thrissur
2187 km · ~48h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Chaibasa → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~729 km
~16h 12m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 729)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thrissur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~729 km
~16h 12m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1458)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thrissur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Thrissur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~729 km
~16h 12m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090
- Arrive in Thrissur
Thrissur, 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 Thrissur
Nearest railway stations: Barabambo for Chaibasa, Punkunnam for Thrissur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 42h 59m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 42h 59m in total
Change trains at Diva — about 48m wait
1 change · 43h 27m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m 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
Chaibasa to Thrissur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chaibasa to Thrissur is about 2187 km by road, roughly 43.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2187 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,160 · Sedan ₹28,530 · SUV ₹37,330 · Innova / MUV ₹41,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,410 · AC Seater ₹3,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,500 · AC Sleeper ₹5,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,170
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,340 · Economy ₹2,220 · Third AC ₹3,090 · Second AC ₹4,400 · First AC ₹6,150
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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