Kottayam to Chinnar
The distance from Kottayam to Chinnar is about 82 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Roads remain the primary mode of transport. The primary roads are NH 47, NH 49, NH 17
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
Overview
The distance from Kottayam to Chinnar is about 82 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Roads remain the primary mode of transport. The primary roads are NH 47, NH 49, NH 17 and NH 212 and are all National Highways.
Route Map
By Car: Kottayam to Chinnar
82 km · ~1h 38m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kottayam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChinnarChinnar, 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: Kottayam to Chinnar
82 km · ~1h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kottayam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kottayam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kottayam → Chinnar
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~82 km
~1h 49m|Tentative fare ₹90–₹280
- 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: Kottayam to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Kottayam for Kottayam, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kottayam to Chinnar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ettumanoor10 km from Kottayam
- Vagamon55 km from Kottayam
Hotels in Chinnar
Treebo hotels in Munnar, about 19 km from Chinnar. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
Treebo Windsong Resort Munnar
Munnar
Treebo Wanderlust Residency With Mountain View
Munnar
Itsy Hotels Abrigo
Munnar
Things to Do in Chinnar
Visit Pambla Dam
The Lower Periyar Dam (Pambla Dam) is a dam built on the Periyar River as part of the Lower Periyar Hydroelectric Project in Kanjikuzhi Panchayat, Idukki District,…
Visit Ponmudi Dam
The Ponmudi Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Panniyar River which is a tributary of Periyar River at Konnathady panchayati raj of Konnathadi village in…
Suggested Chinnar Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chinnar
- Travel from Kottayam to Chinnar (about 1.5 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Pambla Dam
Day 2Explore Chinnar
- Visit Ponmudi Dam
- Visit Adimali
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Konnathady
- Head back to Kottayam
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
82 km
1.5 hours
Approximately 82 km by road from Kottayam to Chinnar, roughly 1.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
82 km
The nearest railway station to Chinnar is Bodinayakkanur railway station, about 38 km from the town centre.
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Chinnar trip and see the full Kottayam → Chinnar → next stop route.
Plan My Trip: Kottayam to Chinnar
Pick how you want to travel and we'll send a complete plan with transport, hotel and sightseeing — on WhatsApp and a call back.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 82 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Cochin International Airport (COK), about 72 km away.
Related Tour Packages
Other Routes
Popular routes around Chinnar
Explore More of Chinnar
Destination Hub
Chinnar Overview