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Ongole to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh to Chinnar, Kerala.

913 kmDistance
18.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10140
Sedan₹11970
SUV₹15670
Innova / MUV₹17550
Tempo Traveller₹20390
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1000
AC Seater₹1640
Non-AC Sleeper₹1460
AC Sleeper₹2100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2610
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Train
Sleeper₹580
Economy₹940
Third AC₹1310
Second AC₹1860
First AC₹2590
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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: Ongole to Chinnar

913 km · ~19h 16m · About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ongole

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 154 km · 3h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 304

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 454

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 154 km · 3h 5m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 609

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 759

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 154 km · 3h 5m 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: Ongole to Chinnar

913 km · ~20h 17m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ongole

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

  2. Ongole → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~913 km

    ~20h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,610

  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: Ongole to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
05:14 AMOngole
15h 17m121 stops
08:31 PMAngamali
Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
05:23 AMOngole
15h 14m118 stops
08:37 PMChovvara
Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
01:18 PMOngole
15h 30m121 stops
04:48 AM+1dAngamali
Millennium Express#12646 · Superfast
01:18 PMOngole
15h 30m121 stops
04:48 AM+1dAngamali
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
04:42 PMOngole
15h 58m122 stops
08:40 AM+1dAngamali

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

Ongole to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ongole to Chinnar is about 913 km by road, roughly 18.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 913 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,140 · Sedan ₹11,970 · SUV ₹15,670 · Innova / MUV ₹17,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,390
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,000 · AC Seater ₹1,640 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,460 · AC Sleeper ₹2,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,610
  • Train: Sleeper ₹580 · Economy ₹940 · Third AC ₹1,310 · Second AC ₹1,860 · First AC ₹2,590

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

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