Chamba to Kochi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh to Kochi, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 3270 km
Approx Duration: 72.7 hrs
Route overview
Chamba to Kochi is about 3270 km by road, roughly 72.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Chamba to Kochi
About 65h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chamba. 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.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 409. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 559. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 709. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 818. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 968. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1118. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1226. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1376. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1526. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1635. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1785. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1935. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2044. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2194. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2344. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2453. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2603. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2753. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2861. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3011. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 3161. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 109 km (about 2h 11m of driving) — Arrive in Kochi
By bus: Chamba to Kochi
4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chamba. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chamba. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chamba → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km Takes about 18h 11m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 818). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km Takes about 18h 11m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1635). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km Takes about 18h 11m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2453). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kochi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Kochi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~818 km Takes about 18h 11m. Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,340.
- Arrive in Kochi
By train: Chamba to Kochi
The nearest railway stations are Nurpur Road (about 40 km away) for Chamba and Ernakulam Jn for Kochi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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 3270 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,070 · Sedan ₹42,610 · SUV ₹55,740 · Innova / MUV ₹62,330 · Tempo Traveller ₹72,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,600 · AC Seater ₹5,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,230 · AC Sleeper ₹7,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,210
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,990 · Economy ₹3,300 · Third AC ₹4,610 · Second AC ₹6,570 · First AC ₹9,190
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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