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Kota to Chinnar

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

2216 kmDistance
44.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24480
Sedan₹28910
SUV₹37820
Innova / MUV₹42300
Tempo Traveller₹49050
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2440
AC Seater₹3990
Non-AC Sleeper₹3550
AC Sleeper₹5100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6250
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Train
Sleeper₹1360
Economy₹2250
Third AC₹3130
Second AC₹4460
First AC₹6230
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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: Kota to Chinnar

2216 km · ~47h 39m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kota

    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. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 443

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 593

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 743

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

  7. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 886

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1036

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1186

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

  10. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1330

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1480

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1630

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

  13. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1773

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1923

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2073

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

  16. 143 km · 2h 52m 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: Kota to Chinnar

2216 km · ~49h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kota

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

  2. Kota → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 739)

    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) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1477)

    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) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  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: Kota to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
04:06 AMKota Jn
31h 8m298 stops
11:14 AM+1dChovvara
AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp#12978 · Superfast
01:45 PMKota Jn
37h 26m297 stops
03:11 AM+2dAngamali
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
03:40 PMKota Jn
33h 1m296 stops
12:41 AM+2dAngamali
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
07:55 PMKota Jn
37h 41m297 stops
09:36 AM+2dAngamali
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
07:55 PMKota Jn
38h 15m295 stops
10:10 AM+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

Kota to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kota to Chinnar is about 2216 km by road, roughly 44.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2216 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,480 · Sedan ₹28,910 · SUV ₹37,820 · Innova / MUV ₹42,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,050
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,440 · AC Seater ₹3,990 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,550 · AC Sleeper ₹5,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,250
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,360 · Economy ₹2,250 · Third AC ₹3,130 · Second AC ₹4,460 · First AC ₹6,230

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

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