Dhanbad to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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: Dhanbad to Chinnar
2389 km · ~51h 47m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
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.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 796Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 946Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1096Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1195Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1345Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1593Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1743Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1893Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 58m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1991Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2141Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2291Look 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: Dhanbad to Chinnar
2389 km · ~53h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhanbad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanbad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~796 km
~17h 41m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
- Change buses at a major city (around km 796)
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) · ~796 km
~17h 41m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1593)
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) · ~796 km
~17h 41m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,280
- 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: Dhanbad to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 44h 25m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 47h 2m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 5h 11m wait
1 change · 47h 31m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 3h 19m 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
Dhanbad to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Chinnar is about 2389 km by road, roughly 47.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2389 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,380 · Sedan ₹31,160 · SUV ₹40,760 · Innova / MUV ₹45,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,860
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,630 · AC Seater ₹4,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,820 · AC Sleeper ₹5,490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,420 · Third AC ₹3,370 · Second AC ₹4,810 · First AC ₹6,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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