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Tirupati to Chinnar

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

635 kmDistance
12.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹7090
Sedan₹8360
SUV₹10950
Innova / MUV₹12270
Tempo Traveller₹14270
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹700
AC Seater₹1140
Non-AC Sleeper₹1020
AC Sleeper₹1460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1830
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Train
Sleeper₹410
Economy₹670
Third AC₹920
Second AC₹1300
First AC₹1810
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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: Tirupati to Chinnar

635 km · ~13h 22m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Tirupati

    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. 168 km · 3h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 318

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 468

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

  5. 168 km · 3h 21m 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: Tirupati to Chinnar

635 km · ~14h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Tirupati

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

  2. Tirupati → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~635 km

    ~14h 7m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830

  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: Tirupati to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
03:47 AMTirupati Main
11h 10m91 stops
02:57 PMAngamali
Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
09:44 AMTirupati Main
10h 47m91 stops
08:31 PMAngamali
Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
09:44 AMTirupati Main
10h 53m88 stops
08:37 PMChovvara
Swarna Jayanti Express#12644 · Superfast
05:12 PMTirupati Main
11h 36m91 stops
04:48 AM+1dAngamali
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
09:07 PMTirupati Main
11h 33m92 stops
08:40 AM+1dAngamali

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

Tirupati to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Tirupati to Chinnar is about 635 km by road, roughly 12.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 635 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,090 · Sedan ₹8,360 · SUV ₹10,950 · Innova / MUV ₹12,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,270
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹700 · AC Seater ₹1,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,020 · AC Sleeper ₹1,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,830
  • Train: Sleeper ₹410 · Economy ₹670 · Third AC ₹920 · Second AC ₹1,300 · First AC ₹1,810

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

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