Kanchipuram to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu to Chinnar, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Kanchipuram to Chinnar
568 km · ~12h 2m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kanchipuram
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 284Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 434Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Kanchipuram to Chinnar
568 km · ~12h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kanchipuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanchipuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kanchipuram → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~568 km
~12h 37m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,640
- 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: Kanchipuram to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 23m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 2h 32m wait
1 change · 12h 39m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 13h 54m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 3h 37m wait
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
Kanchipuram to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kanchipuram to Chinnar is about 568 km by road, roughly 11.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 568 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,350 · Sedan ₹7,480 · SUV ₹9,810 · Innova / MUV ₹10,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,800
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹910 · AC Sleeper ₹1,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,640
- Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹600 · Third AC ₹830 · Second AC ₹1,170 · First AC ₹1,620
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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