Chaibasa to Trichy
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chaibasa, Jharkhand to Trichy, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1964 km
Approx Duration: 43.6 hrs
Route overview
Chaibasa to Trichy is about 1964 km by road, roughly 43.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Chaibasa to Trichy
About 39h 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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 393. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 543. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 693. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 786. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 936. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1086. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1178. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1328. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1478. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1571. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1721. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1871. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 93 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Arrive in Trichy
By bus: Chaibasa to Trichy
2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~982 km Takes about 21h 49m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 982). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Trichy. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Trichy. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~982 km Takes about 21h 49m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,800.
- Arrive in Trichy
By train: Chaibasa to Trichy
The nearest railway stations are Barabambo for Chaibasa and Ponmalai Golden Rock for Trichy. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 36h 46m in total: HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp (12222) 12:13 PM Mahali Marup to 12:47 AM Sevagram, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti (12652) 01:27 AM Sevagram to 12:59 AM Kolatur — change at Sevagram (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 36h 49m in total: HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp (12262) 12:10 PM Mahali Marup to 11:32 PM Nagpur, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti (12652) 12:15 AM Nagpur to 12:59 AM Kolatur — change at Nagpur (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 37h 56m in total: SainagarShirdi-Howrah Express (12573) 01:58 PM Chakradharpur to 04:45 PM Kharagpur Jn, then HOWRAH - KANNIYAKUMARI SF Exp (12665) 06:00 PM Kharagpur Jn to 03:54 AM Kolatur — change at Kharagpur Jn (about 1h 15m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1964 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,700 · Sedan ₹25,630 · SUV ₹33,540 · Innova / MUV ₹37,520 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,160 · AC Seater ₹3,540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,140 · AC Sleeper ₹4,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹1,990 · Third AC ₹2,780 · Second AC ₹3,960 · First AC ₹5,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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