Dhule to Chikhaldara
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dhule, Maharashtra to Chikhaldara, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 347 km
Approx Duration: 7.7 hrs
Route overview
Dhule to Chikhaldara is about 347 km by road, roughly 7.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Jalgaon and Burhanpur.
By car: Dhule to Chikhaldara
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dhule. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Bhusawal. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Dharni. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 47 km (about 56m of driving) — Arrive in Chikhaldara
By bus: Dhule to Chikhaldara
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dhule. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhule. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhule → Chikhaldara. AC Seater / Volvo · ~347 km Takes about 7h 43m. Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,020. Usual tea/meal halts: Raver (~170 km).
- Arrive in Chikhaldara
By train: Dhule to Chikhaldara
The nearest railway stations are Dhule for Dhule 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 two changes, 12h 8m in total: Dhule Dadar Passenger Composite (51116) 07:20 PM Dhule to 09:45 PM Manmad Jn, then Pune-Nagpur Garib Rath Express (12113) 12:05 AM Manmad Jn to 04:45 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 07:28 AM Akot — change at Manmad Jn (about 2h 20m wait) and Akola Jn (about 1h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 12h 8m in total: Dhule Dadar Passenger Composite (51116) 07:20 PM Dhule to 09:45 PM Manmad Jn, then Pune -Nagpur SuperFast Express (12135) 12:05 AM Manmad Jn to 04:45 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 07:28 AM Akot — change at Manmad Jn (about 2h 20m wait) and Akola Jn (about 1h 15m wait)
- With two changes, 12h 8m in total: Dhule Dadar Passenger Composite (51116) 07:20 PM Dhule to 09:45 PM Manmad Jn, then Pune Bilaspur Superfast Express (12850) 12:05 AM Manmad Jn to 04:45 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 07:28 AM Akot — change at Manmad Jn (about 2h 20m wait) and Akola Jn (about 1h 15m 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 347 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,920 · Sedan ₹4,610 · SUV ₹6,050 · Innova / MUV ₹6,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹1,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Dhule
- Dhule to Jalgaon
- Dhule to Aurangabad
- Dhule to Shirdi
- Dhule to Nashik
- Dhule to Kevadia
- Dhule to Burhanpur
- Dhule to Alirajpur
- Dhule to Maheshwar
- Dhule to Paithan
- Dhule to Mandu
More routes to Chikhaldara
- Amravati to Chikhaldara
- Akola to Chikhaldara
- Khandwa to Chikhaldara
- Burhanpur to Chikhaldara
- Yavatmal to Chikhaldara
- Wardha to Chikhaldara
- Bhusawal to Chikhaldara
- Chhindwara to Chikhaldara
- Jalgaon to Chikhaldara
- Nagpur to Chikhaldara