Visakhapatnam to Chinnar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 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: Visakhapatnam to Chinnar
1420 km · ~31h 4m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Visakhapatnam
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.
55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 355Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 505Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 655Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 710Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 860Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1010Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1065Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1215Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1365Look 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: Visakhapatnam to Chinnar
1420 km · ~31h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Visakhapatnam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km
~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- 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.
- change point 1 → Chinnar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~710 km
~15h 47m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- 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
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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