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Nagercoil to Chinnar

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

259 kmDistance

5.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹2950

Sedan₹3470

SUV₹4550

Innova / MUV₹5120

Tempo Traveller₹6000

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹280

AC Seater₹470

Non-AC Sleeper₹410

AC Sleeper₹600

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹780

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Train

Sleeper₹190

Economy₹290

Third AC₹390

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.

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By Car: Nagercoil to Chinnar

259 km · ~5h 31m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Nagercoil
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near Kadayanallur
About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Food & fuel near Kadayanallur
109 km · 2h 11m 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: Nagercoil to Chinnar

259 km · ~5h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Nagercoil
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nagercoil. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Nagercoil → Chinnar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~259 km
~5h 45m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Nilakkal (~170 km)
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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: Nagercoil to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Eranad Express#16606 · Express

02:00 AMNagercoil Jn

6h56 stops

08:00 AMErnakulam Jn

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast

07:14 AMNagercoil Jn

5h 26m56 stops

12:40 PMErnakulam Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Himsagar Express#16317 · Express

02:25 PMNagercoil Jn

6h 2m54 stops

08:27 PMErnakulam Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast

02:35 PMNagercoil Jn

5h 53m54 stops

08:28 PMErnakulam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

CHENNAI EGMORE - GURUVAYUR Exp#16127 · Express

09:47 PMNagercoil Town

5h 53m55 stops

03:40 AM^+1dErnakulam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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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