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Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnar

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

203 kmDistance
4.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2330
Sedan₹2740
SUV₹3600
Innova / MUV₹4060
Tempo Traveller₹4770
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹220
AC Seater₹370
Non-AC Sleeper₹320
AC Sleeper₹470
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹620
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹230
Third AC₹310
Second AC₹440
First AC₹600
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnar

203 km · ~4h 24m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kuttikkanam

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 53 km · 1h 4m 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnar

203 km · ~4h 31m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → Chinnar

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~203 km

    ~4h 31m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹620

  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: Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Eranad Express#16606 · Express
03:47 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 13m42 stops
08:00 AMErnakulam Jn
Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express#12788 · Superfast
04:17 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 3m42 stops
08:20 AMErnakulam Jn
TRIVANDRUM - MUMBAI CST Exp#16332 · Express
04:17 AMTrivandrum Pettai
4h 3m42 stops
08:20 AMErnakulam Jn
Trivandrum-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi Express#12076 · Jan Shatabdi
06:02 AMTrivandrum Pettai
3h 13m42 stops
09:15 AMErnakulam Jn
Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
08:50 AMKochuveli
3h 53m39 stops
12:43 PMErnakulam Jn

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

Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Chinnar is about 203 km by road, roughly 4.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 203 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,330 · Sedan ₹2,740 · SUV ₹3,600 · Innova / MUV ₹4,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,770
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹370 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹620
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹440 · First AC ₹600

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

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