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Mangaluru to Chinnar

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

529 kmDistance

10.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹5920

Sedan₹6980

SUV₹9140

Innova / MUV₹10250

Tempo Traveller₹11940

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹580

AC Seater₹950

Non-AC Sleeper₹850

AC Sleeper₹1220

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1530

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Train

Sleeper₹350

Economy₹560

Third AC₹770

Second AC₹1090

First AC₹1510

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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.

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By Car: Mangaluru to Chinnar

529 km · ~11h 15m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Mangaluru
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 265
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 415
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
115 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
Hotels in Chinnar

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: Mangaluru to Chinnar

529 km · ~11h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Mangaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mangaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Mangaluru → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~529 km
~11h 45m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,530
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Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
Hotels in Chinnar

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Mangaluru to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Madgaon Ernakulam Weekly Super Fast Express#10215 · Express

03:10 AMMangalore Jn

6h 55m73 stops

10:05 AMChovvara

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DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast

03:10 AMMangalore Jn

7h73 stops

10:10 AMAngamali

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DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto

05:37 AMMangalore Jn

5h 37m75 stops

11:14 AMChovvara

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MUMBAI LTT - KOCHUVELI Garib Rath Exp#12201 · Garib Rath

08:15 AMMangalore Jn

6h 55m73 stops

03:10 PMAngamali

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MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto

08:19 AMMangalore Jn

5h 10m75 stops

01:29 PMChovvara

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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.

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