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Chennai to Shoranur

The distance from Chennai to Shoranur is about 631 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours (estimated).

631 kmDistance
12.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹22,074
Ertiga₹28,037
Innova₹29,229
Innova Crysta₹36,092
Tempo Traveller (12)₹49,504

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹690
AC Seater₹1,140
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,010
AC Sleeper₹1,450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,820
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹660
Third AC₹910
Second AC₹1,290
First AC₹1,800
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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.

Overview

The distance from Chennai to Shoranur is about 631 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours (estimated).

Route Map

By Car: Chennai to Shoranur

631 km · ~13h 17m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chennai

    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. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 316

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 466

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

  5. 166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Shoranur

    Shoranur, 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: Chennai to Shoranur

631 km · ~14h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chennai

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

  2. Chennai → Shoranur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~631 km

    ~14h 1m|Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,820

  3. Arrive in Shoranur

    Shoranur, 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: Chennai to Shoranur

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Shoranur Jn for Shoranur.

Direct trains

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
03:15 PMChennai Central
8h 56m99 stops
12:11 AM+1dShoranur Jn
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast
03:15 PMChennai Central
9h 19m103 stops
12:34 AM+1dShoranur Jn
Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special#06011 · Superfast
03:15 PMChennai Central
9h 19m103 stops
12:34 AM+1dShoranur Jn
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06007 · Superfast
03:15 PMChennai Central
9h 32m103 stops
12:47 AM+1dShoranur Jn
Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast
03:25 PMChennai Central
9h 34m103 stops
12:59 AM+1dShoranur Jn

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.

Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Chennai to Shoranur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Kanchipuram85 km from Chennai

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Yercaud345 km from Chennai

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Tiruppur500 km from Chennai

    Tamil Nadu

  4. Coimbatore555 km from Chennai

    Tamil Nadu

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Budget Estimate

road

631 km

12.5 hours

Approximately 631 km by road from Chennai to Shoranur, roughly 12.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

631 km

The nearest railway station to Shoranur is Shoranur Junction railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Shoranur trip and see the full Chennai → Shoranur → next stop route.

Shoranur → Thrissur

About 35 km by road

Shoranur → Alathur

About 40 km by road

Shoranur → Mannarkkad

About 40 km by road

Shoranur → Guruvayoor

About 45 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Shoranur from Chennai?

About 631 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Shoranur?

Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 54 km away.

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