Ranchi to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand 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: Ranchi to Chinnar
2253 km · ~49h 4m · About 45h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
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.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 376Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 526Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 676Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 751Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 901Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1051Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1127Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1277Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1427Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1502Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1652Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1802Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1878Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2028Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2178Look 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: Ranchi to Chinnar
2253 km · ~50h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~751 km
~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150
- Change buses at a major city (around km 751)
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) · ~751 km
~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1502)
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 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~751 km
~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150
- 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: Ranchi to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 45h 28m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 4h 30m wait
1 change · 46h 35m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 2h 34m wait
1 change · 46h 47m in total
Change trains at Vizianagram Jn — about 5h 30m 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
Ranchi to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Chinnar is about 2253 km by road, roughly 45.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2253 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,880 · Sedan ₹29,390 · SUV ₹38,450 · Innova / MUV ₹43,010 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,480 · AC Seater ₹4,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,600 · AC Sleeper ₹5,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,360
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,280 · Third AC ₹3,180 · Second AC ₹4,540 · First AC ₹6,340
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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