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Coimbatore to Chinnar

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

158 kmDistance
3.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹1840
Sedan₹2150
SUV₹2840
Innova / MUV₹3200
Tempo Traveller₹3780
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹170
AC Seater₹280
Non-AC Sleeper₹250
AC Sleeper₹360
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹490
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹190
Third AC₹250
Second AC₹350
First AC₹470
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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: Coimbatore to Chinnar

158 km · ~3h 10m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Coimbatore

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 158 km · 3h 10m 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: Coimbatore to Chinnar

158 km · ~3h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Coimbatore

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

  2. Coimbatore → Chinnar

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~158 km

    ~3h 31m|Tentative fare ₹170–₹490

  3. 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: Coimbatore to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express#16321 · Express
01:53 AMCoimbatore North
3h 29m29 stops
05:22 AMAngamali
Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
02:35 AMIrugur
2h 58m27 stops
05:33 AMAngamali
Chennai Central-Kollam Special#06003 · Express
03:48 AMCoimbatore North
3h 22m29 stops
07:10 AMAngamali
Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06005 · Superfast
03:48 AMCoimbatore North
3h 22m29 stops
07:10 AMAngamali
Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath
03:49 AMCoimbatore North
3h 23m28 stops
07:12 AMAngamali

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

Coimbatore to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Coimbatore to Chinnar is about 158 km by road, roughly 3.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Pollachi.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 158 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,840 · Sedan ₹2,150 · SUV ₹2,840 · Innova / MUV ₹3,200 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹170 · AC Seater ₹280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹250 · AC Sleeper ₹360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹250 · Second AC ₹350 · First AC ₹470

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

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