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Kanpur to Chinnar

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

2432 kmDistance
48.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26850
Sedan₹31720
SUV₹41490
Innova / MUV₹46410
Tempo Traveller₹53800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2680
AC Seater₹4380
Non-AC Sleeper₹3890
AC Sleeper₹5590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6860
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Train
Sleeper₹1490
Economy₹2460
Third AC₹3430
Second AC₹4890
First AC₹6840
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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: Kanpur to Chinnar

2432 km · ~52h 38m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kanpur

    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. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 405

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 555

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 705

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

  7. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 811

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 961

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1111

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

  10. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1216

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1366

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1516

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

  13. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1621

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1771

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1921

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

  16. 105 km · 2h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2027

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2177

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2327

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

  19. 105 km · 2h 6m 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: Kanpur to Chinnar

2432 km · ~54h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kanpur

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

  2. Kanpur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 811)

    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) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1621)

    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) · ~811 km

    ~18h 1m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,320

  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: Kanpur to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
01:22 PMKanpur Central
46h 46m363 stops
12:08 PM+2dAngamali
Raptisagar Express#12521 · Superfast
01:22 PMKanpur Central
46h 47m363 stops
12:09 PM+2dAngamali

Other options with a change

1 change · 42h 32m in total

Ananya Express#12315 · Superfast
06:38 AMChakeri
5h 47m49 stops
12:25 PMBayana Jn

Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
01:05 PMBayana Jn
36h 5m336 stops
01:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 44h 8m in total

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
01:22 PMKanpur Central
3h 23m22 stops
04:45 PMJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 49m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
05:34 PMJhansi Jn
39h 56m305 stops
09:30 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 44h 8m in total

GORAKHPUR - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12591 · Superfast
01:22 PMKanpur Central
4h 31m40 stops
05:53 PMJakhaura

Change trains at Jakhaura — about 41m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
06:34 PMJakhaura
38h 56m296 stops
09:30 AM+2dErnakulam 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

Kanpur to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kanpur to Chinnar is about 2432 km by road, roughly 48.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2432 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,850 · Sedan ₹31,720 · SUV ₹41,490 · Innova / MUV ₹46,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,680 · AC Seater ₹4,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,890 · AC Sleeper ₹5,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,490 · Economy ₹2,460 · Third AC ₹3,430 · Second AC ₹4,890 · First AC ₹6,840

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

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