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Mandya to Chinnar

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

376 kmDistance
7.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4240
Sedan₹4990
SUV₹6540
Innova / MUV₹7340
Tempo Traveller₹8570
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹410
AC Seater₹680
Non-AC Sleeper₹600
AC Sleeper₹860
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1100
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Train
Sleeper₹260
Economy₹410
Third AC₹560
Second AC₹780
First AC₹1080
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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: Mandya to Chinnar

376 km · ~8h 11m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandya

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kotagiri

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

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Valparai

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 76 km · 1h 31m 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: Mandya to Chinnar

376 km · ~8h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mandya

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

  2. Mandya → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~376 km

    ~8h 21m|Tentative fare ₹410–₹1,100

    Usual tea / meal halts: Mettupalayam (~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: Mandya to Chinnar

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 13h 49m in total

MYSORE - CHENNAI CENT Shatabdi Express#12008 · Shatabdi
02:31 PMPandavapura
1h 44m17 stops
04:15 PMBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 1h wait

BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM SF Exp#12684 · Superfast
05:15 PMBangalore City Jn
11h 5m93 stops
04:20 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 13h 49m in total

MYSORE - CHENNAI CENT Shatabdi Express#12008 · Shatabdi
02:31 PMPandavapura
1h 44m17 stops
04:15 PMBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 1h wait

BANGALORE - ERNAKULAM Weekly SF Exp#22608 · Superfast
05:15 PMBangalore City Jn
11h 5m93 stops
04:20 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

1 change · 14h 9m in total

MYSORE - CHENNAI CENT Shatabdi Express#12008 · Shatabdi
02:31 PMPandavapura
1h 44m17 stops
04:15 PMBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 1h wait

BANGALORE - KOCHUVELI Exp#16315 · Express
05:15 PMBangalore City Jn
11h 25m97 stops
04:40 AM+1dErnakulam Jn

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

Mandya to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandya to Chinnar is about 376 km by road, roughly 7.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Pollachi.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 376 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,240 · Sedan ₹4,990 · SUV ₹6,540 · Innova / MUV ₹7,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,570
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹410 · AC Seater ₹680 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹600 · AC Sleeper ₹860 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹410 · Third AC ₹560 · Second AC ₹780 · First AC ₹1,080

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

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