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Visakhapatnam to Chinnar

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

1420 kmDistance
28.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15720
Sedan₹18560
SUV₹24290
Innova / MUV₹27180
Tempo Traveller₹31540
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1560
AC Seater₹2560
Non-AC Sleeper₹2270
AC Sleeper₹3270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4030
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Train
Sleeper₹880
Economy₹1450
Third AC₹2020
Second AC₹2870
First AC₹4010
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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: Visakhapatnam to Chinnar

1420 km · ~31h 4m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Visakhapatnam

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 355

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 505

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 655

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

  7. 55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 710

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 860

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1010

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

  10. 55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1065

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1215

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1365

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

  13. 55 km · 1h 6m 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: Visakhapatnam to Chinnar

1420 km · ~31h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Visakhapatnam

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

  2. Visakhapatnam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km

    ~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 710)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Chinnar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km

    ~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040

  5. 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: Visakhapatnam to Chinnar

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

Direct trains

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
02:30 AMDuvvada
23h 22m218 stops
01:52 AM+1dAngamali
Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
02:54 PMDuvvada
24h 3m205 stops
02:57 PM+1dAngamali
Shalimar Tiruvananthapuram Express#16324 · Express
02:55 PMDuvvada
25h 14m245 stops
04:09 PM+1dAngamali
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
04:05 PMDuvvada
24h 59m258 stops
05:04 PM+1dChovvara
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
04:05 PMDuvvada
25h258 stops
05:05 PM+1dChovvara

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

Visakhapatnam to Chinnar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Visakhapatnam to Chinnar is about 1420 km by road, roughly 28.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1420 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,720 · Sedan ₹18,560 · SUV ₹24,290 · Innova / MUV ₹27,180 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,540
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,560 · AC Seater ₹2,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,270 · AC Sleeper ₹3,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,030
  • Train: Sleeper ₹880 · Economy ₹1,450 · Third AC ₹2,020 · Second AC ₹2,870 · First AC ₹4,010

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

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