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Palampur to Chinnar

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

3208 kmDistance
64.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹35390
Sedan₹41800
SUV₹54690
Innova / MUV₹61150
Tempo Traveller₹70880
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3530
AC Seater₹5770
Non-AC Sleeper₹5130
AC Sleeper₹7380
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹9030
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Train
Sleeper₹1950
Economy₹3240
Third AC₹4520
Second AC₹6450
First AC₹9010
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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: Palampur to Chinnar

3208 km · ~69h 30m · About 64h of driving split over 8 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Palampur

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 802

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 952

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1102

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

  10. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1203

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1353

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1503

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

  13. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1604

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1754

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1904

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

  16. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2005

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2155

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2305

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

  19. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2406

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2556

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2706

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

  22. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2807

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

  23. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2957

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

  24. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 3107

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

  25. 101 km · 2h 1m 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: Palampur to Chinnar

3208 km · ~71h 16m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Palampur

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

  2. Palampur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km

    ~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 802)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km

    ~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1604)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → change point 3

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km

    ~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  7. Change buses at a major city (around km 2406)

    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.

  8. change point 3 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km

    ~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300

  9. 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: Palampur to Chinnar

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 68h in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
9h 9m79 stops
07:39 AM+1dDelhi Sadar Bazar

Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
01:25 PMDelhi Sadar Bazar
44h 45m373 stops
10:10 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

2 changes · 68h 40m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
2h 5m20 stops
12:35 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
07:24 AMJalandhar Cant
51h 26m431 stops
10:50 AM+2dErnakulam Jn

2 changes · 68h 40m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait

Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express#19226 · Express
11:50 PMPathankot
2h 5m15 stops
01:55 AM+1dAmritsar Jn

Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m wait

AMRITSAR - KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12484 · Superfast
06:05 AMAmritsar Jn
52h 45m445 stops
10:50 AM+2dErnakulam 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

Palampur to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Palampur to Chinnar is about 3208 km by road, roughly 64.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 3208 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹35,390 · Sedan ₹41,800 · SUV ₹54,690 · Innova / MUV ₹61,150 · Tempo Traveller ₹70,880
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,530 · AC Seater ₹5,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹5,130 · AC Sleeper ₹7,380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹9,030
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,950 · Economy ₹3,240 · Third AC ₹4,520 · Second AC ₹6,450 · First AC ₹9,010

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

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