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Imphal to Chhindwara

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

2028 kmDistance
40.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹77,900
Ertiga₹99,194
Innova₹1,03,452
Innova Crysta₹1,27,496
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,75,852

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,230
AC Seater₹3,650
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,240
AC Sleeper₹4,660
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,730
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Train
Sleeper₹1,250
Economy₹2,060
Third AC₹2,870
Second AC₹4,090
First AC₹5,710
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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: Imphal to Chhindwara

2028 km · ~43h 54m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Imphal

    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. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 406

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 556

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 706

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

  7. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 811

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 961

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1111

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

  10. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1217

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1367

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1517

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

  13. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1622

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1772

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1922

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

  16. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chhindwara

    Chhindwara, 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: Imphal to Chhindwara

2028 km · ~45h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Imphal

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

  2. Imphal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km

    ~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 676)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km

    ~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1352)

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

  6. change point 2 → Chhindwara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km

    ~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  7. Arrive in Chhindwara

    Chhindwara, 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: Imphal to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Imphal to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Imphal to Chhindwara is about 2028 km by road, roughly 40.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2028 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹77,900 · Ertiga ₹99,194 · Innova ₹1,03,452 · Innova Crysta ₹1,27,496 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,75,852
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,230 · AC Seater ₹3,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,240 · AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,730
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,060 · Third AC ₹2,870 · Second AC ₹4,090 · First AC ₹5,710

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 Chhindwara.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Karimganj205 km from Imphal

    Assam

  2. Katwa790 km from Imphal

    West Bengal

  3. Asansol935 km from Imphal

    West Bengal

  4. Bokaro1045 km from Imphal

    Jharkhand

  5. Amarkantak1645 km from Imphal

Hotels in Chhindwara

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Things to Do in Chhindwara

Tiger Safari in Pench National Park

Straddling the Pench River and reputedly the landscape that inspired Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Pench is one of central India's best tiger reserves and also…

3-4 hours

Descend into the Hidden Valley of Patalkot

Ringed by horseshoe-shaped hills and reached via a winding descent, Patalkot is a remote valley home to Bharia and Gond tribal communities who have preserved distinct…

3-4 hours

Escape to Tamia Hill Station

Perched around 700 metres up in the Satpura range about 40 km from Chhindwara, Tamia is a quiet hill town with panoramic viewpoints over forested valleys and a…

half day

Chase the Seasonal Cascades of Kukdi Khapa and Lilahi Falls

These waterfalls near Chhindwara run strongest during and just after the monsoon, tumbling through forested rock formations that are popular with local day-trippers.…

1-2 hours

Learn Tribal Herbal Traditions from Patalkot's Communities

The Bharia tribe of Patalkot is well known for traditional herbal medicine practices passed down through generations, and some village visits arranged through local…

1-2 hours

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Suggested Chhindwara Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

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

Day 2Day 2

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

Day 3Day 3

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

Extend Your Trip

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

Chhindwara → Pench

About 65 km by road

Chhindwara → Satpura

About 70 km by road

Chhindwara → Pachmarhi

About 90 km by road

Chhindwara → Nagpur

About 135 km by road

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