Chikkamagaluru to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka to Chinnar, 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: Chikkamagaluru to Chinnar
521 km · ~11h 5m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chikkamagaluru
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.
111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 261Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 411Look 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: Chikkamagaluru to Chinnar
521 km · ~11h 35m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chikkamagaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chikkamagaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chikkamagaluru → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~521 km
~11h 35m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510
- 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: Chikkamagaluru to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Ballekere Halt (about 34 km away) for Chikkamagaluru, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 15h 48m in total
Change trains at Adihalli — about 52m wait
1 change · 16h 57m in total
Change trains at Ajjampur — about 53m wait
1 change · 17h 50m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 1h 58m 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
Chikkamagaluru to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chikkamagaluru to Chinnar is about 521 km by road, roughly 10.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 521 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,830 · Sedan ₹6,870 · SUV ₹9,010 · Innova / MUV ₹10,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,760
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹830 · AC Sleeper ₹1,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,510
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹760 · Second AC ₹1,070 · First AC ₹1,490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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