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Kozhikode to Chinnar

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

261 kmDistance
5.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2970
Sedan₹3490
SUV₹4590
Innova / MUV₹5160
Tempo Traveller₹6040
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹290
AC Seater₹470
Non-AC Sleeper₹420
AC Sleeper₹600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹780
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹290
Third AC₹400
Second AC₹550
First AC₹760
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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: Kozhikode to Chinnar

261 km · ~5h 33m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kozhikode

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Alathur

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 111 km · 2h 13m 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: Kozhikode to Chinnar

261 km · ~5h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kozhikode

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

  2. Kozhikode → Chinnar

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~261 km

    ~5h 48m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780

    Usual tea / meal halts: Athirappilly (~170 km)

  3. 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: Kozhikode to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Kozhikode - Trivandrum Jan Shatabdi#12081 · Jan Shatabdi
06:15 AMKozhikode
2h 57m30 stops
09:12 AMAngamali
Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
06:20 AMKozhikode
3h 8m30 stops
09:28 AMAngamali
Madgaon Ernakulam Weekly Super Fast Express#10215 · Express
07:00 AMKozhikode
3h 5m31 stops
10:05 AMChovvara
DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
07:00 AMKozhikode
3h 10m32 stops
10:10 AMAngamali
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
08:47 AMVellayil
2h 27m34 stops
11:14 AMChovvara

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

Kozhikode to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kozhikode to Chinnar is about 261 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Malappuram.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 261 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,970 · Sedan ₹3,490 · SUV ₹4,590 · Innova / MUV ₹5,160 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹760

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

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