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Shivamogga to Chinnar

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

614 kmDistance
12.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6850
Sedan₹8080
SUV₹10590
Innova / MUV₹11870
Tempo Traveller₹13810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹680
AC Seater₹1110
Non-AC Sleeper₹980
AC Sleeper₹1410
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1770
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Train
Sleeper₹400
Economy₹640
Third AC₹890
Second AC₹1260
First AC₹1750
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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: Shivamogga to Chinnar

614 km · ~12h 57m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shivamogga

    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. 157 km · 3h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 307

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 457

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

  5. 157 km · 3h 8m 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: Shivamogga to Chinnar

614 km · ~13h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Shivamogga

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

  2. Shivamogga → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~614 km

    ~13h 39m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,770

  3. 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: Shivamogga to Chinnar

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 18h 45m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore Express#16228 · Express
10:10 PMShimoga Town
6h 20m40 stops
04:30 AM+1dBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Bangalore City - Ernakulam Intercity SF Express#12677 · Superfast
06:15 AMBangalore City Jn
10h 40m77 stops
04:55 PMErnakulam Jn

1 change · 19h 26m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore City InterCity#16202 · Express
06:20 AMShimoga Town
1h 25m7 stops
07:45 AMBirur Jn

Change trains at Birur Jn — about 2h 55m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:40 AMBirur Jn
15h 6m119 stops
01:46 AM+1dAluva

1 change · 21h 46m in total

Shimoga Bangalore Passenger#56228 · Passenger
04:00 AMShimoga Town
1h 26m7 stops
05:26 AMBirur Jn

Change trains at Birur Jn — about 5h 14m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
10:40 AMBirur Jn
15h 6m119 stops
01:46 AM+1dAluva

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

Shivamogga to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shivamogga to Chinnar is about 614 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 614 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,850 · Sedan ₹8,080 · SUV ₹10,590 · Innova / MUV ₹11,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹680 · AC Seater ₹1,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹980 · AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,770
  • Train: Sleeper ₹400 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹890 · Second AC ₹1,260 · First AC ₹1,750

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

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