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Jalpaiguri to Chinnar

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

2884 kmDistance
57.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31820
Sedan₹37590
SUV₹49180
Innova / MUV₹55000
Tempo Traveller₹63750
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3170
AC Seater₹5190
Non-AC Sleeper₹4610
AC Sleeper₹6630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8130
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Train
Sleeper₹1760
Economy₹2910
Third AC₹4070
Second AC₹5800
First AC₹8110
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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: Jalpaiguri to Chinnar

2884 km · ~62h 21m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jalpaiguri

    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. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 824

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 974

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1124

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1236

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1386

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1536

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

  13. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1648

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1798

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1948

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

  16. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2060

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2210

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2360

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

  19. 112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2472

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2622

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2772

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

  22. 112 km · 2h 14m 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: Jalpaiguri to Chinnar

2884 km · ~64h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jalpaiguri

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

  2. Jalpaiguri → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~961 km

    ~21h 21m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 961)

    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) · ~961 km

    ~21h 21m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1923)

    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) · ~961 km

    ~21h 21m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740

  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: Jalpaiguri to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
01:15 PMJalpaiguri Road
51h 49m536 stops
05:04 PM+2dChovvara
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
01:15 PMJalpaiguri Road
51h 50m538 stops
05:05 PM+2dChovvara

Other options with a change

1 change · 52h 18m in total

Haldibari New Jalpaiguri Passenger#55750 · Passenger
12:49 PMRaninagar Jalpaigiri
21m2 stops
01:10 PMAmbari Falakata

Change trains at Ambari Falakata — about 46m wait

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
01:56 PMAmbari Falakata
51h 11m533 stops
05:07 PM+2dAluva

1 change · 52h 18m in total

Haldibari New Jalpaiguri Passenger#55750 · Passenger
12:49 PMRaninagar Jalpaigiri
21m2 stops
01:10 PMAmbari Falakata

Change trains at Ambari Falakata — about 46m wait

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
01:56 PMAmbari Falakata
51h 11m533 stops
05:07 PM+2dAluva

1 change · 52h 56m in total

Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#22423 · Rajdhani
12:11 PMAltagram
3h 39m32 stops
03:50 PMKhurial

Change trains at Khurial — about 1h 21m wait

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
05:11 PMKhurial
47h 56m505 stops
05:07 PM+2dAluva

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

Jalpaiguri to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jalpaiguri to Chinnar is about 2884 km by road, roughly 57.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2884 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,820 · Sedan ₹37,590 · SUV ₹49,180 · Innova / MUV ₹55,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,750
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,170 · AC Seater ₹5,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,610 · AC Sleeper ₹6,630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,130
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,760 · Economy ₹2,910 · Third AC ₹4,070 · Second AC ₹5,800 · First AC ₹8,110

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

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