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Jharsuguda to Chinnar

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

1979 kmDistance
39.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21870
Sedan₹25830
SUV₹33790
Innova / MUV₹37800
Tempo Traveller₹43840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2180
AC Seater₹3560
Non-AC Sleeper₹3170
AC Sleeper₹4550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5590
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Train
Sleeper₹1220
Economy₹2010
Third AC₹2800
Second AC₹3990
First AC₹5570
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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: Jharsuguda to Chinnar

1979 km · ~42h 55m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jharsuguda

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1187

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1337

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1487

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1583

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1733

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1883

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 55m 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: Jharsuguda to Chinnar

1979 km · ~44h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jharsuguda

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

  2. Jharsuguda → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km

    ~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 990)

    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 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~990 km

    ~22h|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  5. 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: Jharsuguda to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Tatanagar- Alappuzha (Alleppey) Express#18189 · Express
08:50 PMJharsuguda Jn
44h 12m322 stops
05:02 PM+2dAngamali
DHANBAD - ALAPPUZHA Exp#13351 · Express
08:50 PMJharsuguda Jn
44h 12m322 stops
05:02 PM+2dAngamali

Other options with a change

1 change · 41h 2m in total

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp#12860 · Superfast
09:21 PMBagdihi
9h 59m90 stops
07:20 AM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 20m wait

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
08:40 AMNagpur
29h 43m229 stops
02:23 PM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 41h 31m in total

TATANAGAR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12889
10:17 PMBagdihi
10h 18m56 stops
08:35 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
01:05 PMVizianagram Jn
26h 43m222 stops
03:48 PM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 41h 32m in total

HATIA - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12835 · Superfast
10:16 PMBagdihi
10h 19m56 stops
08:35 AM+1dVizianagram Jn

Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m wait

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
01:05 PMVizianagram Jn
26h 43m222 stops
03:48 PM+1dErnakulam Jn

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

Jharsuguda to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jharsuguda to Chinnar is about 1979 km by road, roughly 39.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1979 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,870 · Sedan ₹25,830 · SUV ₹33,790 · Innova / MUV ₹37,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,180 · AC Seater ₹3,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,170 · AC Sleeper ₹4,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,800 · Second AC ₹3,990 · First AC ₹5,570

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

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