Thoothukudi to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 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: Thoothukudi to Chinnar
232 km · ~4h 58m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near RajapalayamAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Thoothukudi to Chinnar
232 km · ~5h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Thoothukudi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thoothukudi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thoothukudi → Chinnar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~232 km
~5h 9m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹700
Usual tea / meal halts: Gudalur (~170 km)
- 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: Thoothukudi to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 19m in total
Change trains at Vanchimaniyachi — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 13h 53m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 15h 34m in total
Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 4h 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
Thoothukudi to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Chinnar is about 232 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 232 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,650 · Sedan ₹3,120 · SUV ₹4,090 · Innova / MUV ₹4,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,400
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹700
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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