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Jabalpur to Chhindwara

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

214 kmDistance
4.3 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₹240
AC Seater₹390
Non-AC Sleeper₹340
AC Sleeper₹490
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹650
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Train
Sleeper₹160
Economy₹240
Third AC₹330
Second AC₹460
First AC₹630
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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: Jabalpur to Chhindwara

214 km · ~4h 37m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jabalpur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Amarwara

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

  3. 64 km · 1h 17m 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: Jabalpur to Chhindwara

214 km · ~4h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Jabalpur

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

  2. Jabalpur → Chhindwara

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~214 km

    ~4h 45m|Tentative fare ₹240–₹650

  3. 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: Jabalpur to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Jabalpur for Jabalpur, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

Direct trains

Jabalpur Nir Nagpur Passenger#58840 · Passenger
08:30 PMJabalpur
11h 20m28 stops
07:50 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

Other options with a change

1 change · 12h 20m in total

Jabalpur-CST Garib Rath Express#12187 · Garib Rath
07:30 PMJabalpur
2m1 stops
07:32 PMHowbagh Jabalpur

Change trains at Howbagh Jabalpur — about 1h 5m wait

Jabalpur Nir Nagpur Passenger#58840 · Passenger
08:37 PMHowbagh Jabalpur
11h 13m27 stops
07:50 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 12h 20m in total

Jabalpur-Bhopal Intercity#12530 · Superfast
04:10 PMJabalpur
3h 40m26 stops
07:50 PMItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 35m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
09:25 PMItarsi Jn
7h 5m26 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 12h 20m in total

Jabalpur-Bhopal Intercity#12530 · Superfast
04:10 PMJabalpur
3h 40m26 stops
07:50 PMItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 55m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
08:45 PMItarsi Jn
7h 45m26 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

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.

Jabalpur to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jabalpur to Chhindwara is about 214 km by road, roughly 4.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 214 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 ₹240 · AC Seater ₹390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹340 · AC Sleeper ₹490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹650
  • Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹240 · Third AC ₹330 · Second AC ₹460 · First AC ₹630

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

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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 Jabalpur → 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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