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Shimla to Chinnar

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

3062 kmDistance

61.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹33780

Sedan₹39910

SUV₹52200

Innova / MUV₹58380

Tempo Traveller₹67660

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹3370

AC Seater₹5510

Non-AC Sleeper₹4900

AC Sleeper₹7040

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8620

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Train

Sleeper₹1870

Economy₹3090

Third AC₹4320

Second AC₹6150

First AC₹8600

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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.

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By Car: Shimla to Chinnar

3062 km · ~65h 54m · About 61h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

Start from Shimla
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 437
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 587
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 737
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 875
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1025
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1175
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1312
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1462
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1612
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1750
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1900
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2050
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2187
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2337
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2487
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2625
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2775
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2925
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
Hotels in Chinnar

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: Shimla to Chinnar

3062 km · ~68h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
Search buses Shimla to Chinnar
Change buses at a major city (around km 766)
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) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
Search buses Shimla to Chinnar
Change buses at a major city (around km 1531)
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) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
Search buses Shimla to Chinnar
Change buses at a major city (around km 2297)
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) · ~766 km
~17h 1m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,190
Search buses Shimla to Chinnar
Arrive in Chinnar
Chinnar, Kerala
Hotels in Chinnar

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Shimla to Chinnar

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 64h 30m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12006 · Shatabdi

06:15 AMKalka

30m2 stops

06:45 AMChandigarh

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 2h 15m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

49h 10m412 stops

10:10 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 64h 30m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

30m2 stops

12:25 AM^+1dChandigarh

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 8h 35m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

49h 10m412 stops

10:10 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

2 changes · 64h 30m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 8h 50m wait

Kalka Delhi Passenger#54304 · Passenger

07:15 AMKalka

35m2 stops

07:50 AMChandigarh

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Chandigarh — about 1h 10m wait

CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti

09:00 AMChandigarh

49h 10m412 stops

10:10 AM^+2dErnakulam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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