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Cuttack to Chanderi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Cuttack, Odisha to Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.

1203 kmDistance
24.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹46,447
Ertiga₹59,079
Innova₹61,605
Innova Crysta₹75,986
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,04,552

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,320
AC Seater₹2,170
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,920
AC Sleeper₹2,770
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,420
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Train
Sleeper₹750
Economy₹1,230
Third AC₹1,710
Second AC₹2,440
First AC₹3,400
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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: Cuttack to Chanderi

1203 km · ~26h 4m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuttack

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 802

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 952

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1102

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

  10. 101 km · 2h 1m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chanderi

    Chanderi, 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: Cuttack to Chanderi

1203 km · ~26h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Cuttack

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

  2. Cuttack → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~602 km

    ~13h 23m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 602)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chanderi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Chanderi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~602 km

    ~13h 23m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740

  5. Arrive in Chanderi

    Chanderi, 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: Cuttack to Chanderi

Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Jiron (about 26 km away) for Chanderi.

Direct trains

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
07:15 AMBarang
23h 42m142 stops
06:57 AM+1dJiron
Utkal Express#18477 · Express
11:05 PMCuttack
29h 58m130 stops
05:03 AM+2dJiron

Other options with a change

1 change · 24h 2m in total

Angul Puri Fast Passenger#58421 · Passenger
07:12 AMBarang
12m28 stops
07:24 AMDhenkanal

Change trains at Dhenkanal — about 46m wait

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
08:10 AMDhenkanal
23h 4m136 stops
07:14 AM+1dDailwara

1 change · 24h 4m in total

BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12880 · Superfast
07:10 AMBhubaneswar
5h 10m42 stops
12:20 PMSambalpur

Change trains at Sambalpur — about 1h wait

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
01:20 PMSambalpur
17h 54m109 stops
07:14 AM+1dDailwara

1 change · 24h 29m in total

BHUBANESWAR - BALANGIR SF Exp#12893 · Superfast
06:45 AMBhubaneswar
1h 56m21 stops
08:41 AMTalcher Road

Change trains at Talcher Road — about 1h 13m wait

VISAKHAPATNAM - AMRITSAR Hirakud Exp#18507 · Express
09:54 AMTalcher Road
21h 20m124 stops
07:14 AM+1dDailwara

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.

Cuttack to Chanderi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Cuttack to Chanderi is about 1203 km by road, roughly 24.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1203 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹46,447 · Ertiga ₹59,079 · Innova ₹61,605 · Innova Crysta ₹75,986 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,04,552
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,320 · AC Seater ₹2,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,920 · AC Sleeper ₹2,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹750 · Economy ₹1,230 · Third AC ₹1,710 · Second AC ₹2,440 · First AC ₹3,400

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

Want the full Chanderi guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chanderi.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Angul120 km from Cuttack

    Odisha

  2. Jharsuguda320 km from Cuttack

    Odisha

  3. Korba500 km from Cuttack

    Chhattisgarh

  4. Shahdol725 km from Cuttack
  5. Umaria805 km from Cuttack

Hotels in Chanderi

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Things to Do in Chanderi

Watch Chanderi Sarees Being Woven at the Handloom Park

Chanderi's identity is built on its featherlight silk-cotton sarees, hand-loomed with zari motifs like coins and peacocks by an estimated 9,000 weavers across the town.…

1-2 hours

Explore Chanderi Fort's Ramparts and Views

Dating to the 11th century and rebuilt through successive Rajput, Malwa Sultanate and Mughal control, Chanderi Fort sits on a hill above town with panoramic views over…

1-2 hours

See the Battisi Baoli, One of the Region's Largest Stepwells

This deep, tiered stepwell was built to supply water to the fort and old town and remains one of the largest baolis in the region. Descending its worn stone steps gives…

30-45 minutes

Browse Chanderi's Weaving Lanes and Buy Direct from Artisans

Beyond the formal Handloom Park, the narrow lanes of old Chanderi are lined with family-run looms where you can hear the clack of shuttles from the street. Buying a…

1-2 hours

Visit the Jain Temple Cluster at Khandargiri and Thuvanji

Chanderi and its surrounding hills hold several important Jain pilgrimage sites, including the rock-cut and hilltop temples at Khandargiri and Thuvanji. These quieter…

1-2 hours

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Suggested Chanderi Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

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

Day 2Day 2

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

Day 3Day 3

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

Extend Your Trip

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

Chanderi → Ashoknagar

About 60 km by road

Chanderi → Tikamgarh

About 90 km by road

Chanderi → Orchha

About 115 km by road

Chanderi → Jhansi

About 120 km by road

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