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Gangtok to Chinnar

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

2972 kmDistance

59.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹32790

Sedan₹38740

SUV₹50670

Innova / MUV₹56670

Tempo Traveller₹65680

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3270

AC Seater₹5350

Non-AC Sleeper₹4760

AC Sleeper₹6840

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8370

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Train

Sleeper₹1810

Economy₹3000

Third AC₹4190

Second AC₹5970

First AC₹8350

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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.

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By Car: Gangtok to Chinnar

2972 km · ~64h 6m · About 59h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Gangtok
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 425
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 575
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 725
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 849
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 999
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1149
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1274
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1424
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1574
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1698
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1848
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1998
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2123
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2273
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2423
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2547
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2697
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2847
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
Hotels in Chinnar

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: Gangtok to Chinnar

2972 km · ~66h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Gangtok
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gangtok. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Gangtok → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~991 km
~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
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Change buses at a major city (around km 991)
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) · ~991 km
~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
Search buses Gangtok to Chinnar
Change buses at a major city (around km 1981)
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) · ~991 km
~22h 1m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820
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Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
Hotels in Chinnar

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Gangtok to Chinnar

Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, 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.

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