Ambikapur to Shahdol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.
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 Shahdol
244 km · ~5h 13m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ambikapur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BijuriAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ShahdolShahdol, Madhya Pradesh
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 Shahdol
244 km · ~5h 25m · 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 → Shahdol
AC Seater / Volvo · ~244 km
~5h 25m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹730
Usual tea / meal halts: Badra (~170 km)
- Arrive in Shahdol
Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh
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 Shahdol
Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Shahdol for Shahdol.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 27m in total
Change trains at Boridand — about 1h 21m wait
1 change · 7h in total
Change trains at Karonji — about 1h 38m wait
1 change · 9h 34m in total
Change trains at Mudaria — about 3h 52m 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 Shahdol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ambikapur to Shahdol is about 244 km by road, roughly 4.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 244 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹390 · AC Sleeper ₹560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹730
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹370 · Second AC ₹520 · First AC ₹710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Shahdol
Visit the 10th-century Virateshwar Shiva Temple
This Kalachuri-period Nagara-style temple in Shahdol town is the district's own landmark, with weathered but detailed stone carving typical of central India's temple…
45 minutes-1 hour
Day-trip to Amarkantak, source of the Narmada
About 100 km from Shahdol, Amarkantak is where the Narmada River is believed to originate, marked by the Narmada Udgam temple, and where the Kapildhara waterfall drops…
Full day
Use Shahdol as a base for a Bandhavgarh tiger safari
Shahdol sits within reasonable driving distance of Bandhavgarh National Park, one of India's highest tiger-density reserves. Many travelers stage here before an early…
Full day
Explore the lesser-visited Sanjay Dubri National Park
Roughly 80 km from Bandhavgarh, this smaller reserve sees a fraction of the visitor traffic but has tigers, leopards, wolves and hyenas moving through relatively…
3-4 hours
Suggested Shahdol Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Arrive and check into your accommodation near Shahdol
- Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
- Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Shahdol
Day 2Day 2
- Morning exploration of key sites at Shahdol
- Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
- Visit nearby attractions within walking distance
Day 3Day 3
- Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Shahdol
- Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
- Visit local markets or craft centers
Extend Your Trip
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Shahdol → Bandhavgarh
About 55 km by road
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