Varanasi to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chinnar, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Varanasi to Chinnar
2371 km · ~51h 25m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Varanasi
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 395Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 545Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 695Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 790Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 940Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1090Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1186Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1336Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1486Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1581Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1731Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1881Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1976Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2126Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2276Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChinnarChinnar, 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: Varanasi to Chinnar
2371 km · ~52h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Varanasi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Varanasi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Varanasi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km
~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 790)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km
~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1581)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chinnar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km
~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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: Varanasi to Chinnar
Nearest railway stations: Varanasi Jn for Varanasi, Ernakulam Jn (about 79 km away) for Chinnar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 47h 30m in total
Change trains at Bayana Jn — about 40m wait
1 change · 48h 8m in total
Change trains at Hijilli — about 2h 9m wait
1 change · 48h 30m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 2h 45m 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.
Varanasi to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Varanasi to Chinnar is about 2371 km by road, roughly 47.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2371 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹81,581 · Ertiga ₹1,03,987 · Innova ₹1,08,467 · Innova Crysta ₹1,33,573 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,84,648
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,610 · AC Seater ₹4,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,790 · AC Sleeper ₹5,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,690
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,400 · Third AC ₹3,350 · Second AC ₹4,770 · First AC ₹6,670
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Chinnar guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chinnar.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Varanasi to Chinnar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Amarkantak415 km from Varanasi
Madhya Pradesh
- Bhilai635 km from Varanasi
Chhattisgarh
- Dhamtari695 km from Varanasi
Chhattisgarh
- Suryapet1270 km from Varanasi
Telangana
- Kolar1880 km from Varanasi
Karnataka
- Hogenakkal2035 km from Varanasi
Tamil Nadu
Hotels in Chinnar
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Munnar
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Munnar
Things to Do in Chinnar
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Suggested Chinnar Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chinnar
- Travel from Varanasi to Chinnar (about 47.4 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Pambla Dam
Day 2Explore Chinnar
- Visit Ponmudi Dam
- Visit Adimali
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Konnathady
- Head back to Varanasi
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