Ambikapur to Panaji
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Panaji, Goa.
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: Ambikapur to Panaji
1686 km · ~36h 23m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ambikapur
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.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 843Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 993Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1143Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1265Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1415Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PanajiPanaji, Goa
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: Ambikapur to Panaji
1686 km · ~37h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~843 km
~18h 44m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Change buses at a major city (around km 843)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Panaji. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Panaji
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~843 km
~18h 44m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Arrive in Panaji
Panaji, Goa
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ambikapur to Panaji
Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Vasco Da Gama for Panaji.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 36h 36m in total
Change trains at Jabalpur — about 4h 35m wait
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 46m wait
2 changes · 36h 36m in total
Change trains at Madhavnagar Roa — about 2h 55m wait
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 28m wait
2 changes · 36h 36m in total
Change trains at Madhavnagar Roa — about 3h 32m wait
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 43m 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.
Ambikapur to Panaji: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ambikapur to Panaji is about 1686 km by road, roughly 33.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1686 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹58,222 · Ertiga ₹74,154 · Innova ₹77,340 · Innova Crysta ₹95,298 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,31,512
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,850 · AC Seater ₹3,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · AC Sleeper ₹3,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,040 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,390 · Second AC ₹3,400 · First AC ₹4,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Ambikapur to Panaji. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Bilaspur205 km from Ambikapur
Chhattisgarh
- Rajnandgaon415 km from Ambikapur
Chhattisgarh
- Chandrapur700 km from Ambikapur
Maharashtra
- Nizamabad945 km from Ambikapur
Telangana
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Suggested Panaji Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Panaji
- Travel from Ambikapur to Panaji (about 33.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
Day 2Explore Panaji
- Visit Mandovi Bridge
- Visit Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Adil Shah Palace
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit St Bartholomew's Church
- Head back to Ambikapur
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