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Surat to Chinnar

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

1726 kmDistance
34.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19090
Sedan₹22540
SUV₹29490
Innova / MUV₹32990
Tempo Traveller₹38270
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1900
AC Seater₹3110
Non-AC Sleeper₹2760
AC Sleeper₹3970
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4880
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Train
Sleeper₹1070
Economy₹1760
Third AC₹2450
Second AC₹3480
First AC₹4860
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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: Surat to Chinnar

1726 km · ~37h 11m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Surat

    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. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 432

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 582

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 732

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

  7. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 863

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1013

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1163

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

  10. 132 km · 2h 38m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1295

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1445

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1595

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

  13. 132 km · 2h 38m 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: Surat to Chinnar

1726 km · ~38h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Surat

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

  2. Surat → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km

    ~19h 11m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 863)

    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 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~863 km

    ~19h 11m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  5. 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: Surat to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

AJMER - ERNAKULAM Marusagar Exp#12978 · Superfast
12:09 AMUdhna Jn
27h 2m199 stops
03:11 AM+1dAngamali
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - TRIVANDRUM Rajdhani Exp#12432 · Rajdhani
12:33 AMUdhna Jn
24h 8m198 stops
12:41 AM+1dAngamali
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
06:59 AMUdhna Jn
26h 37m199 stops
09:36 AM+1dAngamali
Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
07:46 AMUdhna Jn
25h 42m186 stops
09:28 AM+1dAngamali
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
01:30 PMUdhna Jn
21h 44m200 stops
11:14 AM+1dChovvara

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

Surat to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Surat to Chinnar is about 1726 km by road, roughly 34.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1726 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,090 · Sedan ₹22,540 · SUV ₹29,490 · Innova / MUV ₹32,990 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,270
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,900 · AC Seater ₹3,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,760 · AC Sleeper ₹3,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,880
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,760 · Third AC ₹2,450 · Second AC ₹3,480 · First AC ₹4,860

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

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