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Karnal to Chhindwara

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

1130 kmDistance
22.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹43,341
Ertiga₹55,206
Innova₹57,579
Innova Crysta₹70,944
Tempo Traveller (12)₹97,920

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,240
AC Seater₹2,030
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,810
AC Sleeper₹2,600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,210
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Train
Sleeper₹710
Economy₹1,160
Third AC₹1,610
Second AC₹2,290
First AC₹3,190
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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: Karnal to Chhindwara

1130 km · ~24h 36m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Karnal

    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. 77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 377

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 527

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 677

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

  7. 77 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 753

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 903

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1053

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

  10. 77 km · 1h 32m 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: Karnal to Chhindwara

1130 km · ~25h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Karnal

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

  2. Karnal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~565 km

    ~12h 33m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 565)

    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 → Chhindwara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~565 km

    ~12h 33m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,630

  5. 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: Karnal to Chhindwara

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h 59m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12716 · Superfast
10:51 AMTaraori
11h 9m95 stops
10:00 PMBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 50m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
10:50 PMBina Jn
11h52 stops
09:50 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 22h 59m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12716 · Superfast
10:51 AMTaraori
11h 9m95 stops
10:00 PMBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 50m wait

Delhi SR Chhindwara Kanhan Valley Express#14020 · Express
10:50 PMBina Jn
11h52 stops
09:50 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 26h 54m in total

Jhelum Express#11078 · Express
06:56 AMTaraori
6h 2m47 stops
12:58 PMBaad

Change trains at Baad — about 2h 36m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
03:34 PMBaad
18h 16m100 stops
09:50 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.

Karnal to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Karnal to Chhindwara is about 1130 km by road, roughly 22.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1130 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹43,341 · Ertiga ₹55,206 · Innova ₹57,579 · Innova Crysta ₹70,944 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹97,920
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,240 · AC Seater ₹2,030 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,810 · AC Sleeper ₹2,600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,210
  • Train: Sleeper ₹710 · Economy ₹1,160 · Third AC ₹1,610 · Second AC ₹2,290 · First AC ₹3,190

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 Karnal to Chhindwara. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Sonipat100 km from Karnal

    Haryana

  2. Gurugram175 km from Karnal

    Haryana

  3. Bharatpur360 km from Karnal

    Rajasthan

  4. Morena480 km from Karnal
  5. Sagar875 km from Karnal

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 Karnal → 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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