Chennai to Chitrakote
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chitrakote, Chhattisgarh.
Approx Distance: 906 km
Approx Duration: 20.1 hrs
Route overview
Chennai to Chitrakote is about 906 km by road, roughly 20.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Chennai to Chitrakote
About 18h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai. 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.
- 152 km (about 3h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 302. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 452. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 152 km (about 3h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 604. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 754. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 152 km (about 3h 2m of driving) — Arrive in Chitrakote
By bus: Chennai to Chitrakote
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chennai. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → Chitrakote. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~906 km Takes about 20h 8m. Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590.
- Arrive in Chitrakote
By train: Chennai to Chitrakote
The nearest railway stations are Chennai Central for Chennai and Dilmili for Chitrakote. 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, 30h 47m in total: Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express (12753) 11:00 AM Chennai Central to 11:51 PM Simhachalam North, then Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger (58501) 07:11 AM Simhachalam North to 05:47 PM Silak Jhori — change at Simhachalam North (about 7h 20m wait)
- With one change, 30h 49m in total: Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express (12753) 11:00 AM Chennai Central to 12:47 AM Vizianagram Jn, then Hirakhand Express Slip (18447-Slip) 02:40 AM Vizianagram Jn to 05:49 PM Silak Jhori — change at Vizianagram Jn (about 1h 53m wait)
- With one change, 33h 2m in total: Coromandel Express (12842) 08:45 AM Chennai Central to 09:44 PM Marripalem, then Visakhapatnam Kirandul Passenger (58501) 07:01 AM Marripalem to 05:47 PM Silak Jhori — change at Marripalem (about 9h 17m 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 906 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,070 · Sedan ₹11,880 · SUV ₹15,550 · Innova / MUV ₹17,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,230
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,000 · AC Seater ₹1,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,450 · AC Sleeper ₹2,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,590
- Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹940 · Third AC ₹1,300 · Second AC ₹1,840 · First AC ₹2,570
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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