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Purulia to Chinnar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal to Chinnar, Kerala.

2328 kmDistance
46.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25710
Sedan₹30360
SUV₹39730
Innova / MUV₹44430
Tempo Traveller₹51520
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2560
AC Seater₹4190
Non-AC Sleeper₹3720
AC Sleeper₹5350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6570
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Train
Sleeper₹1430
Economy₹2360
Third AC₹3290
Second AC₹4690
First AC₹6550
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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: Purulia to Chinnar

2328 km · ~50h 34m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purulia

    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. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

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

  7. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 776

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 926

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1076

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

  10. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1164

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1314

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1464

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

  13. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1552

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1702

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1852

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

  16. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1940

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2090

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2240

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

  19. 88 km · 1h 46m 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: Purulia to Chinnar

2328 km · ~51h 45m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Purulia

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

  2. Purulia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 776)

    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) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1552)

    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) · ~776 km

    ~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  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: Purulia to Chinnar

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 44h 23m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp#15629 · Express
05:37 AMUrma
51m9 stops
06:28 AMJoychandi Pahar

Change trains at Joychandi Pahar — about 3h 26m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:54 AMJoychandi Pahar
40h 6m372 stops
02:00 AM+2dAluva

1 change · 44h 23m in total

CHENNAI EGMORE - DIBRUGARH Weekly Exp#15929 · Express
05:37 AMUrma
51m9 stops
06:28 AMJoychandi Pahar

Change trains at Joychandi Pahar — about 3h 26m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:54 AMJoychandi Pahar
40h 6m372 stops
02:00 AM+2dAluva

1 change · 44h 30m in total

Howrah Express#12828 · Superfast
05:30 AMPurulia Jn
48m6 stops
06:18 AMAdra Jn

Change trains at Adra Jn — about 3h 47m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
10:05 AMAdra Jn
39h 55m371 stops
02:00 AM+2dAluva

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

Purulia to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purulia to Chinnar is about 2328 km by road, roughly 46.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2328 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,710 · Sedan ₹30,360 · SUV ₹39,730 · Innova / MUV ₹44,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,520
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,560 · AC Seater ₹4,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,690 · First AC ₹6,550

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

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