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Howrah to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal to Chinnar, Kerala.

2404 kmDistance
48.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26540
Sedan₹31350
SUV₹41020
Innova / MUV₹45880
Tempo Traveller₹53190
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2640
AC Seater₹4330
Non-AC Sleeper₹3850
AC Sleeper₹5530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6780
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Train
Sleeper₹1470
Economy₹2430
Third AC₹3400
Second AC₹4840
First AC₹6760
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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: Howrah to Chinnar

2404 km · ~52h 5m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Howrah

    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. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 801

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 951

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1101

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

  10. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1202

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1352

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1502

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

  13. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1603

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1753

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1903

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

  16. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2003

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2153

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2303

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

  19. 101 km · 2h 1m 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: Howrah to Chinnar

2404 km · ~53h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Howrah

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

  2. Howrah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~801 km

    ~17h 48m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 801)

    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) · ~801 km

    ~17h 48m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1603)

    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) · ~801 km

    ~17h 48m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  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: Howrah to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
01:14 AMMaurigram
39h 50m412 stops
05:04 PM+1dChovvara
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
01:14 AMMaurigram
39h 51m412 stops
05:05 PM+1dChovvara
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express#16324 · Express
11:04 PMMaurigram
41h 5m392 stops
04:09 PM+2dAngamali
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
11:18 PMMaurigram
39h 39m352 stops
02:57 PM+2dAngamali

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

Howrah to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Howrah to Chinnar is about 2404 km by road, roughly 48.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2404 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,540 · Sedan ₹31,350 · SUV ₹41,020 · Innova / MUV ₹45,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,190
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,640 · AC Seater ₹4,330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,850 · AC Sleeper ₹5,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,430 · Third AC ₹3,400 · Second AC ₹4,840 · First AC ₹6,760

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

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