Chennai to Dindori
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindori, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1448 km
Approx Duration: 32.2 hrs
Route overview
Chennai to Dindori is about 1448 km by road, roughly 32.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Chennai to Dindori
About 29h of driving split over 4 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 62 km (about 1h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 362. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 512. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 662. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 62 km (about 1h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 724. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 874. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1024. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 62 km (about 1h 14m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1086. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1236. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1386. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 62 km (about 1h 14m of driving) — Arrive in Dindori
By bus: Chennai to Dindori
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km Takes about 16h 5m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 724). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dindori. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dindori. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~724 km Takes about 16h 5m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080.
- Arrive in Dindori
By train: Chennai to Dindori
The nearest railway stations are Chennai Central for Chennai and Mudaria (about 32 km away) for Dindori. 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, 29h 14m in total: Chennai-Bilaspur Express (12852) 09:10 PM Chennai Central to 05:45 PM Durg, then Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express (18201) 07:40 PM Durg to 02:24 AM Mudaria — change at Durg (about 1h 55m wait)
- With one change, 29h 15m in total: Chennai-Bilaspur Express (12852) 09:10 PM Chennai Central to 06:14 PM Kumhari, then Betwa Express (18203) 08:10 PM Kumhari to 02:25 AM Mudaria — change at Kumhari (about 1h 56m wait)
- With one change, 29h 19m in total: Chennai-Bilaspur Express (12852) 09:10 PM Chennai Central to 06:20 PM Sarona Cabin, then Durg -Nautanwa Express (18205) 08:19 PM Sarona Cabin to 02:29 AM Mudaria — change at Sarona Cabin (about 1h 59m 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 1448 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,030 · Sedan ₹18,920 · SUV ₹24,770 · Innova / MUV ₹27,710 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,320 · AC Sleeper ₹3,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,100
- Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,480 · Third AC ₹2,060 · Second AC ₹2,930 · First AC ₹4,080
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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