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Kadapa to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh to Chinnar, Kerala.

705 kmDistance
14.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7860
Sedan₹9270
SUV₹12140
Innova / MUV₹13600
Tempo Traveller₹15810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹780
AC Seater₹1270
Non-AC Sleeper₹1130
AC Sleeper₹1620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2020
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Train
Sleeper₹450
Economy₹740
Third AC₹1020
Second AC₹1440
First AC₹2000
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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: Kadapa to Chinnar

705 km · ~15h 26m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kadapa

    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. 53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 353

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 503

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 653

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

  7. 53 km · 1h 3m 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: Kadapa to Chinnar

705 km · ~15h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kadapa

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

  2. Kadapa → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km

    ~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020

  3. 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: Kadapa to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Mumbai CST - Kanyakumari Express#16381 · Express
11:30 AMCuddapah
16h 13m107 stops
03:43 AM+1dAngamali

Other options with a change

1 change · 16h 12m in total

Haripriya Express#17416 · Express
05:08 AMKamalapuram
3h18 stops
08:08 AMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 1h 27m wait

Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
09:35 AMRenigunta Jn
11h 45m94 stops
09:20 PMErnakulam Jn

1 change · 16h 27m in total

Haripriya Express#17416 · Express
05:08 AMKamalapuram
3h18 stops
08:08 AMRenigunta Jn

Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 1h 27m wait

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
09:35 AMRenigunta Jn
12h98 stops
09:35 PMErnakulam Jn

1 change · 16h 46m in total

DADAR - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12163
01:42 PMKamalapuram
4h 21m32 stops
06:03 PMArakkonam

Change trains at Arakkonam — about 2h 37m wait

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast
08:40 PMArakkonam
9h 48m91 stops
06:28 AM+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

Kadapa to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kadapa to Chinnar is about 705 km by road, roughly 14.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 705 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,860 · Sedan ₹9,270 · SUV ₹12,140 · Innova / MUV ₹13,600 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹780 · AC Seater ₹1,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,130 · AC Sleeper ₹1,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹450 · Economy ₹740 · Third AC ₹1,020 · Second AC ₹1,440 · First AC ₹2,000

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

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