Darjeeling to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal 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: Darjeeling to Chinnar
2911 km · ~62h 53m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Darjeeling
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 416Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 566Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 716Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 832Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 982Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1132Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1248Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1398Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1663Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1813Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1963Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2079Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2229Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2379Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2495Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2645Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2795Look 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: Darjeeling to Chinnar
2911 km · ~64h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Darjeeling → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km
~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km
~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- 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.
- change point 2 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km
~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- 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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