Cuttack to Chikhaldara
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Cuttack, Odisha to Chikhaldara, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1171 km
Approx Duration: 26 hrs
Route overview
Cuttack to Chikhaldara is about 1171 km by road, roughly 26 hours of travel time.
By car: Cuttack to Chikhaldara
About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Cuttack. 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.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 390. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 540. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 690. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 781. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 931. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1081. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 90 km (about 1h 48m of driving) — Arrive in Chikhaldara
By bus: Cuttack to Chikhaldara
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Cuttack → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~586 km Takes about 13h 1m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 586). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chikhaldara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chikhaldara. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~586 km Takes about 13h 1m. Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690.
- Arrive in Chikhaldara
By train: Cuttack to Chikhaldara
The nearest railway stations are Katha Jori for Cuttack and Akot (about 49 km away) for Chikhaldara. 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, 24h 18m in total: BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp (12880) 07:10 AM Bhubaneswar to 04:02 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 07:28 AM Akot — change at Akola Jn (about 1h 58m wait)
- With one change, 24h 39m in total: PURI - AHMEDABAD Exp (18405) 07:50 PM Bhubaneswar to 06:17 PM Akola Jn, then Akola Mhow Passenger (52994) 07:00 PM Akola Jn to 08:29 PM Akot — change at Akola Jn (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 25h 28m in total: PURI - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp (12146) 11:05 PM Bhubaneswar to 09:42 PM Akola Jn, then Akola Mhow Fast Passenger (52988) 11:05 PM Akola Jn to 12:33 AM Akot — change at Akola Jn (about 1h 23m 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 1171 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,980 · Sedan ₹15,320 · SUV ₹20,060 · Innova / MUV ₹22,450 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,060
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,290 · AC Seater ₹2,110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,870 · AC Sleeper ₹2,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,200 · Third AC ₹1,670 · Second AC ₹2,370 · First AC ₹3,310
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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