Katra to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 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: Katra to Chinnar
3346 km · ~72h 15m · About 67h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
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.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 418Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 568Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 718Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 837Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 987Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1137Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1255Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1405Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1555Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1673Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1823Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1973Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2091Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2241Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2391Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2510Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2660Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2810Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
118 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2928Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3078Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3228Look 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: Katra to Chinnar
3346 km · ~74h 24m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 837)
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) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1673)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2510)
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 3 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~837 km
~18h 36m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- 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: Katra to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 62h in total
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 5h 19m wait
1 change · 62h 25m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 5h 20m wait
1 change · 63h 5m in total
Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 7h 25m 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
Katra to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Chinnar is about 3346 km by road, roughly 66.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3346 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹36,910 · Sedan ₹43,600 · SUV ₹57,030 · Innova / MUV ₹63,770 · Tempo Traveller ₹73,910
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,680 · AC Seater ₹6,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · AC Sleeper ₹7,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹2,040 · Economy ₹3,380 · Third AC ₹4,710 · Second AC ₹6,720 · First AC ₹9,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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