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Chandigarh to Chinnar

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

3008 kmDistance
60.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹33190
Sedan₹39200
SUV₹51290
Innova / MUV₹57350
Tempo Traveller₹66480
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3310
AC Seater₹5410
Non-AC Sleeper₹4810
AC Sleeper₹6920
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8470
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Train
Sleeper₹1830
Economy₹3040
Third AC₹4240
Second AC₹6050
First AC₹8450
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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: Chandigarh to Chinnar

3008 km · ~64h 50m · About 60h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chandigarh

    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. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 430

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 580

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 730

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

  7. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 859

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1009

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1159

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

  10. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1289

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1439

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1589

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

  13. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1719

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1869

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2019

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

  16. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2149

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2299

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2449

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

  19. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2578

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2728

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2878

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

  22. 130 km · 2h 36m 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: Chandigarh to Chinnar

3008 km · ~66h 52m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chandigarh

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

  2. Chandigarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 752)

    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) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1504)

    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 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2256)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km

    ~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  9. 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: Chandigarh to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
48h 36m407 stops
09:36 AM+2dAngamali

Other options with a change

1 change · 49h 10m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
19h181 stops
04:00 AM+1dVadodara Jn

Change trains at Vadodara Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
05:20 AMVadodara Jn
28h 50m215 stops
10:10 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 49h 21m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
35h 55m303 stops
08:55 PM+1dMadgaon

Change trains at Madgaon — about 55m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
09:50 PMMadgaon
12h 31m103 stops
10:21 AM+1dAluva

1 change · 49h 50m in total

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
09:00 AMChandigarh
35h 55m303 stops
08:55 PM+1dMadgaon

Change trains at Madgaon — about 55m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
09:50 PMMadgaon
13h108 stops
10:50 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

Chandigarh to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chandigarh to Chinnar is about 3008 km by road, roughly 60.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3008 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,190 · Sedan ₹39,200 · SUV ₹51,290 · Innova / MUV ₹57,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹66,480
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,310 · AC Seater ₹5,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,810 · AC Sleeper ₹6,920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,470
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,830 · Economy ₹3,040 · Third AC ₹4,240 · Second AC ₹6,050 · First AC ₹8,450

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

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