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Dehradun to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Chinnar, Kerala.

2951 kmDistance
59 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹32560
Sedan₹38460
SUV₹50320
Innova / MUV₹56270
Tempo Traveller₹65220
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3250
AC Seater₹5310
Non-AC Sleeper₹4720
AC Sleeper₹6790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8310
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Train
Sleeper₹1800
Economy₹2980
Third AC₹4160
Second AC₹5930
First AC₹8290
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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: Dehradun to Chinnar

2951 km · ~63h 41m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dehradun

    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. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 422

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 572

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 722

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

  7. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 843

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 993

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1143

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

  10. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1265

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1415

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1565

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

  13. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1686

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1836

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1986

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

  16. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2108

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2258

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2408

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

  19. 122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2529

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2679

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2829

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

  22. 122 km · 2h 26m 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: Dehradun to Chinnar

2951 km · ~65h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dehradun

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

  2. Dehradun → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~984 km

    ~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 984)

    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) · ~984 km

    ~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1967)

    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) · ~984 km

    ~21h 52m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  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: Dehradun to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
06:00 AMDehradun
52h 10m413 stops
10:10 AM+2dAngamali

Other options with a change

1 change · 52h 10m in total

DEHRADUN - INDORE Exp#14318 · Express
06:00 AMDehradun
7h 11m49 stops
01:11 PMPragati Maidan

Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 43m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:54 PMPragati Maidan
44h 16m369 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 52h 10m in total

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
06:00 AMDehradun
7h 14m51 stops
01:14 PMPragati Maidan

Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 40m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:54 PMPragati Maidan
44h 16m369 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 52h 10m in total

Ujjaini Express#14310 · Express
06:00 AMDehradun
7h 14m46 stops
01:14 PMPragati Maidan

Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 40m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:54 PMPragati Maidan
44h 16m369 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

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

Dehradun to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dehradun to Chinnar is about 2951 km by road, roughly 59 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2951 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹32,560 · Sedan ₹38,460 · SUV ₹50,320 · Innova / MUV ₹56,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹65,220
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,250 · AC Seater ₹5,310 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,720 · AC Sleeper ₹6,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,800 · Economy ₹2,980 · Third AC ₹4,160 · Second AC ₹5,930 · First AC ₹8,290

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

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