Tiruchirappalli to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tiruchirappalli, 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: Tiruchirappalli to Chinnar
271 km · ~5h 45m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Tiruchirappalli
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ChittayankottaiAbout 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: Tiruchirappalli to Chinnar
271 km · ~6h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tiruchirappalli
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tiruchirappalli. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tiruchirappalli → Chinnar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~271 km
~6h 1m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹810
Usual tea / meal halts: Kodaikanal (~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: Tiruchirappalli to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Ponmalai Golden Rock for Tiruchirappalli, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 46m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 8h in total
Change trains at Madukarai — about 40m wait
1 change · 8h 18m in total
Change trains at Perundurai — about 44m 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
Tiruchirappalli to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tiruchirappalli to Chinnar is about 271 km by road, roughly 5.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dindigul.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 271 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,080 · Sedan ₹3,620 · SUV ₹4,760 · Innova / MUV ₹5,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹430 · AC Sleeper ₹620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹810
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹570 · First AC ₹790
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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