Tumakuru to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Tumakuru, Karnataka 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: Tumakuru to Chinnar
494 km · ~10h 33m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Tumakuru
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 247Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 397Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Tumakuru to Chinnar
494 km · ~10h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tumakuru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tumakuru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tumakuru → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~494 km
~10h 59m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,430
- 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: Tumakuru to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Tumkur for Tumakuru, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 14h 38m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 1h 58m wait
1 change · 14h 38m in total
Change trains at Krishnarajapuram — about 2h 1m wait
1 change · 14h 58m in total
Change trains at Kalamassery — about 2h 32m 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
Tumakuru to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Tumakuru to Chinnar is about 494 km by road, roughly 9.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 494 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,530 · Sedan ₹6,520 · SUV ₹8,550 · Innova / MUV ₹9,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,170
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹790 · AC Sleeper ₹1,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,430
- Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹720 · Second AC ₹1,020 · First AC ₹1,410
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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