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Basti to Mandla

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Basti, Uttar Pradesh to Mandla, Madhya Pradesh.

684 kmDistance
13.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹26,419
Ertiga₹33,601
Innova₹35,037
Innova Crysta₹43,219
Tempo Traveller (12)₹59,456

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹750
AC Seater₹1,230
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,090
AC Sleeper₹1,570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,970
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Train
Sleeper₹440
Economy₹710
Third AC₹990
Second AC₹1,400
First AC₹1,950
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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: Basti to Mandla

684 km · ~14h 21m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Basti

    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. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 342

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 492

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

  5. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mandla

    Mandla, 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: Basti to Mandla

684 km · ~15h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Basti

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

  2. Basti → Mandla

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~684 km

    ~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  3. Arrive in Mandla

    Mandla, 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: Basti to Mandla

Nearest railway stations: Basti for Basti, Mandla Fort for Mandla.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Basti to Mandla: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Basti to Mandla is about 684 km by road, roughly 13.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 684 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹26,419 · Ertiga ₹33,601 · Innova ₹35,037 · Innova Crysta ₹43,219 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹59,456
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹750 · AC Seater ₹1,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,090 · AC Sleeper ₹1,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹710 · Third AC ₹990 · Second AC ₹1,400 · First AC ₹1,950

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Mandla.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Basti to Mandla. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Prayagraj230 km from Basti

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rewa380 km from Basti
  3. Bandhavgarh505 km from Basti
  4. Umaria535 km from Basti

Hotels in Mandla

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Things to Do in Mandla

Explore Ramnagar Fort in its Narmada river loop

Built by the Gond kings in the late 17th century, this three-storey fort sits inside a horseshoe bend of the Narmada that acts as a natural moat on three sides. The…

1.5-2 hours

Walk the ghats of Mandla town on the Narmada

The old Gond capital sits in a near-complete loop of the Narmada, and its ghats are used daily for bathing, laundry and evening aarti. Circling the town along the…

1-1.5 hours

See the rock-channel patterns at Sahastradhara

Here the Narmada's water threads through thousands of narrow grooves cut into limestone and basalt rock, creating a natural grid pattern that's unusual to see up close.…

1 hour

Use Mandla as a gateway to Kanha's Kisli and Khatia gates

Mandla town is the closest sizeable base for the main entrances to Kanha Tiger Reserve in the Maikal hills, so many visitors combine a stop here with a jungle safari.…

Half day

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Suggested Mandla Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Mandla
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Mandla

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Mandla
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Mandla
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Mandla trip and see the full Basti → Mandla → next stop route.

Mandla → Kanha

About 90 km by road

Mandla → Jabalpur

About 100 km by road

Mandla → Dindori

About 115 km by road

Mandla → Balaghat

About 120 km by road

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