Mandi to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandi, Himachal 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: Mandi to Chinnar
3149 km · ~67h 39m · About 63h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandi
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 450Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 600Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 750Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 900Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1050Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1200Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1350Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1500Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1650Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1799Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1949Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2099Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2249Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2399Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2549Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2699Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2849Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2999Look 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: Mandi to Chinnar
3149 km · ~69h 56m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mandi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mandi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 787)
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) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1575)
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 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2362)
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 3 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- 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: Mandi to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 68h in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait
2 changes · 68h 40m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait
2 changes · 68h 40m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m 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
Mandi to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mandi to Chinnar is about 3149 km by road, roughly 63 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3149 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹34,740 · Sedan ₹41,040 · SUV ₹53,680 · Innova / MUV ₹60,030 · Tempo Traveller ₹69,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,460 · AC Seater ₹5,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,040 · AC Sleeper ₹7,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,870
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,920 · Economy ₹3,180 · Third AC ₹4,440 · Second AC ₹6,330 · First AC ₹8,850
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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