Palampur to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Chinnar, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
- Start from Palampur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 401Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 551Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 802Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 952Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1102Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1203Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1353Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1503Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1604Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1754Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1904Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2005Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2155Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2305Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2406Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2556Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2706Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2807Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2957Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 3107Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
- 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.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- 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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- 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.
- change point 3 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~802 km
~17h 49m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- 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
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 5h 46m wait
2 changes · 68h 40m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 6h 49m wait
2 changes · 68h 40m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Amritsar Jn — about 4h 10m wait
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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