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Kannur to Chinnar

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

366 kmDistance
7.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4130
Sedan₹4860
SUV₹6370
Innova / MUV₹7150
Tempo Traveller₹8350
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹400
AC Seater₹660
Non-AC Sleeper₹590
AC Sleeper₹840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1070
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Train
Sleeper₹250
Economy₹400
Third AC₹540
Second AC₹760
First AC₹1050
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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: Kannur to Chinnar

366 km · ~7h 59m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kannur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Malappuram

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 66 km · 1h 19m 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: Kannur to Chinnar

366 km · ~8h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kannur

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

  2. Kannur → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~366 km

    ~8h 8m|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,070

    Usual tea / meal halts: Malappuram (~170 km)

  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: Kannur to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
04:40 AMKannur
4h 48m49 stops
09:28 AMAngamali
Madgaon Ernakulam Weekly Super Fast Express#10215 · Express
05:25 AMKannur
4h 40m50 stops
10:05 AMChovvara
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
05:25 AMKannur
4h 45m51 stops
10:10 AMAngamali
AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
05:25 AMKannur
4h 49m51 stops
10:14 AMAngamali
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
07:32 AMKannur
3h 42m52 stops
11:14 AMChovvara

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

Kannur to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Chinnar is about 366 km by road, roughly 7.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kozhikode and Thrissur.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 366 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,130 · Sedan ₹4,860 · SUV ₹6,370 · Innova / MUV ₹7,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,350
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹760 · First AC ₹1,050

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

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