Katihar to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar 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: Katihar to Chinnar
2681 km · ~57h 37m · About 54h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 447Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 597Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 747Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 894Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1044Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1194Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1341Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1491Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1641Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1787Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1937Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2087Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2234Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2384Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2534Look 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: Katihar to Chinnar
2681 km · ~59h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~894 km
~19h 52m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- Change buses at a major city (around km 894)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~894 km
~19h 52m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1787)
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.
- change point 2 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~894 km
~19h 52m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
- 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: Katihar to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 49h 20m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 27m wait
1 change · 49h 20m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 1h 27m wait
1 change · 50h 11m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 50m 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
Katihar to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Chinnar is about 2681 km by road, roughly 53.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2681 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹29,590 · Sedan ₹34,950 · SUV ₹45,730 · Innova / MUV ₹51,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹59,280
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,950 · AC Seater ₹4,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,290 · AC Sleeper ₹6,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,640 · Economy ₹2,710 · Third AC ₹3,780 · Second AC ₹5,390 · First AC ₹7,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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