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Udupi to Chinnar

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

589 kmDistance
11.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹6580
Sedan₹7760
SUV₹10160
Innova / MUV₹11390
Tempo Traveller₹13260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹650
AC Seater₹1060
Non-AC Sleeper₹940
AC Sleeper₹1350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1700
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Train
Sleeper₹380
Economy₹620
Third AC₹850
Second AC₹1210
First AC₹1680
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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: Udupi to Chinnar

589 km · ~12h 27m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Udupi

    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. 145 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 295

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 445

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

  5. 145 km · 2h 53m 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: Udupi to Chinnar

589 km · ~13h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Udupi

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

  2. Udupi → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~589 km

    ~13h 5m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700

  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: Udupi to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
12:42 AMUdupi
8h 46m77 stops
09:28 AMAngamali
CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12218 · Sampark Kranti
12:42 AMUdupi
8h 54m81 stops
09:36 AMAngamali
Madgaon Ernakulam Weekly Super Fast Express#10215 · Express
01:12 AMUdupi
8h 53m78 stops
10:05 AMChovvara
DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
04:44 AMUdupi
6h 30m82 stops
11:14 AMChovvara
MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
07:30 AMUdupi
5h 59m82 stops
01:29 PMChovvara

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

Udupi to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Udupi to Chinnar is about 589 km by road, roughly 11.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 589 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,580 · Sedan ₹7,760 · SUV ₹10,160 · Innova / MUV ₹11,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹650 · AC Seater ₹1,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹940 · AC Sleeper ₹1,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,700
  • Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹620 · Third AC ₹850 · Second AC ₹1,210 · First AC ₹1,680

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

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