Lucknow to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 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: Lucknow to Chinnar
2504 km · ~54h 5m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Lucknow
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.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 417Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 567Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 717Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 835Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 985Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1135Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1252Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1402Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1552Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1669Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1819Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1969Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2087Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2237Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2387Look 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: Lucknow to Chinnar
2504 km · ~55h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Lucknow
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Lucknow. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Lucknow → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km
~18h 33m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 835)
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) · ~835 km
~18h 33m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1669)
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 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km
~18h 33m|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: Lucknow to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Lucknow for Lucknow, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 46h in total
Change trains at Diva — about 2h 11m wait
1 change · 47h 20m in total
Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 47h 30m in total
Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 1h 15m 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
Lucknow to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Lucknow to Chinnar is about 2504 km by road, roughly 50.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2504 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,640 · Sedan ₹32,650 · SUV ₹42,720 · Innova / MUV ₹47,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹55,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,750 · AC Seater ₹4,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,010 · AC Sleeper ₹5,760 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,530 · Economy ₹2,530 · Third AC ₹3,540 · Second AC ₹5,040 · First AC ₹7,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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