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Darjeeling to Chinnar

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

2911 kmDistance
58.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32120
Sedan₹37940
SUV₹49640
Innova / MUV₹55510
Tempo Traveller₹64340
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3200
AC Seater₹5240
Non-AC Sleeper₹4660
AC Sleeper₹6700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8200
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Train
Sleeper₹1780
Economy₹2940
Third AC₹4110
Second AC₹5850
First AC₹8180
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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: Darjeeling to Chinnar

2911 km · ~62h 53m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Darjeeling

    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. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

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

  7. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 832

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 982

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1132

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

  10. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1248

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1398

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1548

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

  13. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1663

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1813

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1963

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

  16. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2079

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2229

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2379

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

  19. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2495

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2645

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2795

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

  22. 116 km · 2h 19m 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: Darjeeling to Chinnar

2911 km · ~64h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Darjeeling

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

  2. Darjeeling → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km

    ~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 970)

    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) · ~970 km

    ~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1941)

    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 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km

    ~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770

  7. 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: Darjeeling to Chinnar

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

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Darjeeling to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Darjeeling to Chinnar is about 2911 km by road, roughly 58.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2911 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,120 · Sedan ₹37,940 · SUV ₹49,640 · Innova / MUV ₹55,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹64,340
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,200 · AC Seater ₹5,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · AC Sleeper ₹6,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,780 · Economy ₹2,940 · Third AC ₹4,110 · Second AC ₹5,850 · First AC ₹8,180

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

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