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Chhindwara to Kanha

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

274 kmDistance
5.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹300
AC Seater₹490
Non-AC Sleeper₹440
AC Sleeper₹630
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹820
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹300
Third AC₹410
Second AC₹580
First AC₹800
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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 Kanha

274 km · ~5h 49m · About 5h 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 & refuel near Keolari

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kanha

    Kanha, 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 Kanha

274 km · ~6h 5m · 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 → Kanha

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~274 km

    ~6h 5m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹820

    Usual tea / meal halts: Nainpur (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Kanha

    Kanha, 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 Kanha

Nearest railway stations: Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara, Nainpur Junction (about 89 km away) for Kanha.

Direct trains

Chhindwara Nainpur Passenger#58849 · Passenger
06:00 AMChhindwara Junction
6h13 stops
12:00 PMNainpur Junction
Chhindwara Nainpur Passenger#58851 · Passenger
08:30 AMChhindwara Junction
6h13 stops
02:30 PMNainpur Junction
Chhindwara Nainpur Passenger#58853 · Passenger
12:45 PMChhindwara Junction
6h 15m13 stops
07:00 PMNainpur Junction
Chhindwara Nainpur Passenger#58855 · Passenger
05:10 PMChhindwara Junction
6h 30m13 stops
11:40 PMNainpur Junction
Nagpur Nainpur Jabalpur Fast Passenger#58839 · Passenger
08:30 PMChhindwara Junction
5h 50m13 stops
02:20 AM+1dNainpur Junction

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 Kanha: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chhindwara to Kanha is about 274 km by road, roughly 5.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 274 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 ₹300 · AC Seater ₹490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹630 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹580 · First AC ₹800

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

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Things to Do in Kanha

Go on a dawn jeep safari to track tigers

Kanha's sal forests, bamboo groves and open meadows (maidans) form one of India's best-managed tiger habitats, and the early morning safari, when temperatures are cool…

3-4 hours

Spot the hardground barasingha, found nowhere else in the world

Kanha is the last wild refuge of the hardground swamp deer, a subspecies of barasingha that once numbered under a hundred individuals in the 1970s and has recovered…

Part of safari

Learn Baiga and Gond tribal history at the Kanha Museum

The park's interpretation center covers Kanha's ecology and conservation history alongside the culture of the Baiga and Gond communities who lived in this landscape…

45 minutes - 1 hour

Catch sunset from Bamni Dadar viewpoint

Known locally as Sunset Point, this open ridge inside the park catches the last safari light of the day, with herds of gaur (Indian bison) often grazing the grassy…

30-45 minutes

Visit a Baiga or Gond village near the buffer zone

Several villages bordering Kanha's buffer areas welcome visitors for a look at traditional mud-and-thatch homes, tattoo art and forest-based livelihoods practiced by…

1-1.5 hours

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Suggested Kanha Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrival and check-in at resort
  • Afternoon jeep safari in Kanha National Park
  • Visit Kisli zone for wildlife viewing

Day 2Day 2

  • Early morning jeep safari in Mukki zone
  • Spot tigers, barasingha deer, and other wildlife
  • Breakfast in the forest

Day 3Day 3

  • Final morning safari
  • Visit Banjar Valley for bird watching
  • Explore Phen Sanctuary buffer zone

Extend Your Trip

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

Kanha → Dindori

About 105 km by road

Kanha → Amarkantak

About 115 km by road

Kanha → Balaghat

About 130 km by road

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