Jabalpur to Panna
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh to Panna, Madhya Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Panna
223 km · ~4h 48m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Jabalpur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near PawaiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PannaPanna, 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 Panna
223 km · ~4h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Jabalpur → Panna
AC Seater / Volvo · ~223 km
~4h 57m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹670
- Arrive in Panna
Panna, 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 Panna
Nearest railway stations: Jabalpur for Jabalpur, Khajuraho (about 31 km away) for Panna.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 10h 50m in total
Change trains at Bahilpurwa — about 1h 40m wait
1 change · 15h 46m in total
Change trains at Kataiya Dandi — about 5h 1m wait
1 change · 16h 35m in total
Change trains at Manikpur Jn — about 7h 32m wait
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 Panna: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jabalpur to Panna is about 223 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 223 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 ₹250 · AC Seater ₹400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹670
- Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹250 · Third AC ₹340 · Second AC ₹480 · First AC ₹650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Panna
Take a tiger safari through Panna's Ken River gorge
Panna National Park recovered from losing its entire tiger population in the mid-2000s through a much-publicized reintroduction program, and the reserve now offers…
3-4 hours
Tour Asia's only working diamond mine at Majhgawan
Panna's name is tied to diamond mining, and a visit to the Majhgawan mine area explains the extraction process that's been ongoing here for centuries, long before the…
1-1.5 hours
See Raneh Falls' rainbow-colored granite canyon
Just outside the national park boundary, the Ken River drops through a canyon of pink, red and grey granite at Raneh Falls, a geological formation that's as much the…
1.5-2 hours
Explore Pandav Falls and caves inside the park
Named for a local legend tying the site to the Pandavas of the Mahabharata, this waterfall and its small caves sit within the reserve and are usually combined with a…
1 hour
Go on a night safari for Panna's smaller nocturnal wildlife
Where zones are open for it, night drives around the buffer areas turn up leopards, hyenas, porcupines and civets that stay hidden during daytime jeep safaris, giving a…
2 hours
Suggested Panna Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Arrive and check into your accommodation near Panna
- Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
- Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Panna
Day 2Day 2
- Morning exploration of key sites at Panna
- Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
- Visit nearby attractions within walking distance
Day 3Day 3
- Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Panna
- Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
- Visit local markets or craft centers
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