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Chhindwara to Indore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

423 kmDistance
8.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹15,809
Ertiga₹20,061
Innova₹20,912
Innova Crysta₹25,839
Tempo Traveller (12)₹35,370

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹470
AC Seater₹760
Non-AC Sleeper₹680
AC Sleeper₹970
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,230
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Train
Sleeper₹280
Economy₹450
Third AC₹620
Second AC₹880
First AC₹1,210
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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: Chhindwara to Indore

423 km · ~9h 8m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chhindwara

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Indore

    Indore, 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: Chhindwara to Indore

423 km · ~9h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chhindwara

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

  2. Chhindwara → Indore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~423 km

    ~9h 24m|Tentative fare ₹470–₹1,230

  3. Arrive in Indore

    Indore, 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: Chhindwara to Indore

Nearest railway stations: Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara, Indore Jn Bg for Indore.

Direct trains

Panchvalley Passenger#59386 · Passenger
09:05 PMChhindwara Junction
16h 19m60 stops
01:24 PM+1dLakshmibai Nagar

Other options with a change

1 change · 12h 40m in total

Chhindwara Amla Passenger#51254 · Passenger
05:00 PMChhindwara Junction
3h 10m14 stops
08:10 PMAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 1h 24m wait

Indore Express#12924 · Superfast
09:34 PMAmla Jn
8h 6m47 stops
05:40 AM+1dIndore Jn Bg

1 change · 13h 50m in total

Chhindwara Amla Passenger#51254 · Passenger
05:00 PMChhindwara Junction
3h 10m14 stops
08:10 PMAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 1h 24m wait

Nagpur-Indore Weekly Express#12914 · Superfast
09:34 PMAmla Jn
9h 16m54 stops
06:50 AM+1dIndore Jn Bg

1 change · 15h 25m in total

Patalkot Express#14009 · Express
10:15 AMChhindwara Junction
7h 3m36 stops
05:18 PMSukhisewaniyan

Change trains at Sukhisewaniyan — about 3h 2m wait

Shipra Express#19306 · Express
08:20 PMSukhisewaniyan
5h 20m34 stops
01:40 AM+1dIndore Jn Bg

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.

Chhindwara to Indore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chhindwara to Indore is about 423 km by road, roughly 8.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 423 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹15,809 · Ertiga ₹20,061 · Innova ₹20,912 · Innova Crysta ₹25,839 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹35,370
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹470 · AC Seater ₹760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹680 · AC Sleeper ₹970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,230
  • Train: Sleeper ₹280 · Economy ₹450 · Third AC ₹620 · Second AC ₹880 · First AC ₹1,210

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 Indore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Satpura70 km from Chhindwara
  2. Harda250 km from Chhindwara

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Things to Do in Indore

Eat your way through Sarafa Bazaar's night food market

By day this is Indore's jewelry market; after 9pm the same lane transforms into a legendary open-air food street where vendors sell garadu, bhutte ka kees, jalebi fried…

1.5-2 hours

Snack crawl down Chappan Dukan (56 Shops)

This purpose-built food street packs 56-plus shops selling Indori staples like poha-jalebi, sabudana khichdi and namkeen into one walkable lane, making it the easiest…

1-1.5 hours

Catch the evening light and sound show at Rajwada Palace

The seven-story Holkar dynasty palace facing Indore's old city square blends Maratha, Mughal and French architectural styles across its wooden upper floors, and the…

1 hour

Explore Lal Bagh Palace's European interiors

Built by the Holkars in the late 19th century, this palace was deliberately styled after European stately homes, complete with a replica of Buckingham Palace's gates,…

1-1.5 hours

Visit Kanch Mandir, the Jain temple built entirely of glass and mirror

Every wall, ceiling and pillar inside this late-19th-century Digambar Jain temple is inlaid with cut glass, mirrorwork and glass mosaics depicting Jain moral tales,…

30-45 minutes

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Suggested Indore Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Morning visit to Rajwada Palace - the historic Holkar palace
  • Explore Lal Bagh Palace - European-style architecture
  • Visit Kanch Mandir - temple made of glass and mirrors

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit Khajrana Ganesh Temple - one of the most famous Ganesh temples
  • Day trip to Patalpani Falls - scenic waterfall
  • Explore Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 3Day 3

  • Visit Maheshwar - day trip to the historic town
  • Explore Ahilya Fort and Narmada Ghats
  • Watch Maheshwari saree weaving

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