Ambikapur to Indore
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 979 km
Approx Duration: 21.8 hrs
Route overview
Ambikapur to Indore is about 979 km by road, roughly 21.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Ambikapur to Indore
About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ambikapur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 176 km (about 3h 32m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 326. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 476. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 176 km (about 3h 32m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 653. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 803. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 176 km (about 3h 32m of driving) — Arrive in Indore
By bus: Ambikapur to Indore
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ambikapur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambikapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ambikapur → Indore. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~979 km Takes about 21h 45m. Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,790.
- Arrive in Indore
By train: Ambikapur to Indore
The nearest railway stations are Ambikapur for Ambikapur and Indore Jn Bg for Indore. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 26h 55m in total: Ambikapur Shahdol Passenger (58702) 07:45 AM Ambikapur to 11:55 AM Anuppur Jn, then BILASPUR - INDORE Narmada Exp (18234) 01:30 PM Anuppur Jn to 10:40 AM Indore Jn Bg — change at Anuppur Jn (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 28h 25m in total: AMBIKAPUR - JABALPUR Exp (11266) 06:05 AM Ambikapur to 02:55 PM Jabalpur, then Jabalpur-Indore Express (11472) 11:00 PM Jabalpur to 10:30 AM Indore Jn Bg — change at Jabalpur (about 8h 5m wait)
- With one change, 28h 35m in total: AMBIKAPUR - JABALPUR Exp (11266) 06:05 AM Ambikapur to 09:25 AM Anuppur Jn, then BILASPUR - INDORE Narmada Exp (18234) 01:30 PM Anuppur Jn to 10:40 AM Indore Jn Bg — change at Anuppur Jn (about 4h 5m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 979 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,870 · Sedan ₹12,830 · SUV ₹16,790 · Innova / MUV ₹18,800 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,840
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,080 · AC Seater ₹1,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,570 · AC Sleeper ₹2,250 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,790
- Train: Sleeper ₹620 · Economy ₹1,010 · Third AC ₹1,400 · Second AC ₹1,990 · First AC ₹2,770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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