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Pithoragarh to Chinnar

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

2875 kmDistance
57.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31730
Sedan₹37480
SUV₹49030
Innova / MUV₹54830
Tempo Traveller₹63550
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3160
AC Seater₹5180
Non-AC Sleeper₹4600
AC Sleeper₹6610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8100
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Train
Sleeper₹1760
Economy₹2910
Third AC₹4050
Second AC₹5780
First AC₹8080
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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: Pithoragarh to Chinnar

2875 km · ~62h 10m · About 58h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pithoragarh

    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. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 411

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 561

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 711

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

  7. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 821

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 971

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1121

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

  10. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1232

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1382

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1532

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

  13. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1643

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1793

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1943

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

  16. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2054

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2204

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2354

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

  19. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2464

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2614

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2764

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

  22. 111 km · 2h 13m 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: Pithoragarh to Chinnar

2875 km · ~63h 51m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pithoragarh

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

  2. Pithoragarh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~958 km

    ~21h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 958)

    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) · ~958 km

    ~21h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1917)

    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 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~958 km

    ~21h 17m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  7. 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: Pithoragarh to Chinnar

Nearest railway stations: Kathgodam (about 74 km away) for Pithoragarh, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 61h 41m in total

Ranikhet Express#15014 · Express
08:40 PMKathgodam
6h 25m34 stops
03:05 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 9h 25m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
12:30 PMGhaziabad
45h 51m371 stops
10:21 AM+2dAluva

1 change · 62h 36m in total

Kathgodam Dehradun Express#14119 · Express
07:45 PMKathgodam
6h31 stops
01:45 AM+1dLaksar Jn

Change trains at Laksar Jn — about 6h 28m wait

DEHRADUN - KOCHUVELI SF Express#12288 · Superfast
08:13 AMLaksar Jn
50h 8m403 stops
10:21 AM+2dAluva

1 change · 63h 15m in total

Bagh Express#13020 · Express
09:55 PMKathgodam
8h52 stops
05:55 AM+1dLucknow Jn

Change trains at Lucknow Jn — about 5h 55m wait

Rapti Sagar Express#12511 · Superfast
11:50 AMLucknow Jn
49h 20m379 stops
01:10 PM+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

Pithoragarh to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pithoragarh to Chinnar is about 2875 km by road, roughly 57.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2875 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,730 · Sedan ₹37,480 · SUV ₹49,030 · Innova / MUV ₹54,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,550
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,160 · AC Seater ₹5,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,600 · AC Sleeper ₹6,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,760 · Economy ₹2,910 · Third AC ₹4,050 · Second AC ₹5,780 · First AC ₹8,080

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

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