Cuddalore to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 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: Cuddalore to Chinnar
472 km · ~10h 6m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuddalore
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.
86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 236Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 386Look 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: Cuddalore to Chinnar
472 km · ~10h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Cuddalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Cuddalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Cuddalore → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~472 km
~10h 29m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,370
- 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: Cuddalore to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Tiruppappuliyur for Cuddalore, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 38m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 40m wait
1 change · 17h in total
Change trains at Alakkudi — about 2h 27m wait
1 change · 17h 58m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 4h 2m 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
Cuddalore to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Cuddalore to Chinnar is about 472 km by road, roughly 9.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 472 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,290 · Sedan ₹6,240 · SUV ₹8,170 · Innova / MUV ₹9,170 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,680
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹520 · AC Seater ₹850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹760 · AC Sleeper ₹1,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,370
- Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹500 · Third AC ₹690 · Second AC ₹970 · First AC ₹1,350
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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