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Kolkata to Chinnar

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

2411 kmDistance
48.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26620
Sedan₹31440
SUV₹41140
Innova / MUV₹46010
Tempo Traveller₹53340
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2650
AC Seater₹4340
Non-AC Sleeper₹3860
AC Sleeper₹5550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6800
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Train
Sleeper₹1480
Economy₹2440
Third AC₹3410
Second AC₹4850
First AC₹6780
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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: Kolkata to Chinnar

2411 km · ~52h 13m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolkata

    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. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 402

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 552

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 702

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

  7. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 804

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 954

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1104

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

  10. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1206

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1356

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1506

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

  13. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1607

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1757

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1907

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

  16. 102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2009

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2159

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2309

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

  19. 102 km · 2h 2m 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: Kolkata to Chinnar

2411 km · ~53h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kolkata

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

  2. Kolkata → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 804)

    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) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1607)

    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) · ~804 km

    ~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  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: Kolkata to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
01:05 AMHowrah Jn
39h 59m419 stops
05:04 PM+1dChovvara
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
01:05 AMHowrah Jn
40h419 stops
05:05 PM+1dChovvara
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express#16324 · Express
11:00 PMSantragachi Jn
41h 9m393 stops
04:09 PM+2dAngamali
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
11:15 PMSantragachi Jn
39h 42m353 stops
02:57 PM+2dAngamali

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

Kolkata to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolkata to Chinnar is about 2411 km by road, roughly 48.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2411 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,620 · Sedan ₹31,440 · SUV ₹41,140 · Innova / MUV ₹46,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,340
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,650 · AC Seater ₹4,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,860 · AC Sleeper ₹5,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,480 · Economy ₹2,440 · Third AC ₹3,410 · Second AC ₹4,850 · First AC ₹6,780

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

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