Dumka to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dumka, 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: Dumka to Chinnar
2507 km · ~54h 8m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dumka
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.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 836Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 986Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1136Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1254Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1404Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1554Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1671Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1821Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1971Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2089Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2239Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2389Look 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: Dumka to Chinnar
2507 km · ~55h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dumka
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dumka. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dumka → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 836)
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) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1671)
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) · ~836 km
~18h 35m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- 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: Dumka to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 53h 58m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 41m wait
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 50m wait
2 changes · 53h 58m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 1h 25m wait
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 6h 10m wait
2 changes · 53h 58m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 1h 25m wait
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 6h 10m 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
Dumka to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dumka to Chinnar is about 2507 km by road, roughly 50.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2507 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,680 · Sedan ₹32,690 · SUV ₹42,770 · Innova / MUV ₹47,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,450
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,760 · AC Seater ₹4,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,010 · AC Sleeper ₹5,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,530 · Economy ₹2,540 · Third AC ₹3,540 · Second AC ₹5,040 · First AC ₹7,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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