Katihar to Chikhaldara
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Katihar, Bihar to Chikhaldara, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1485 km
Approx Duration: 33 hrs
Route overview
Katihar to Chikhaldara is about 1485 km by road, roughly 33 hours of travel time.
By car: Katihar to Chikhaldara
About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 71 km (about 1h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 371. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 521. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 671. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 71 km (about 1h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 743. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 893. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1043. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 71 km (about 1h 26m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1114. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1264. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1414. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 71 km (about 1h 26m of driving) — Arrive in Chikhaldara
By bus: Katihar to Chikhaldara
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katihar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~743 km Takes about 16h 31m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 743). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chikhaldara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chikhaldara. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~743 km Takes about 16h 31m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130.
- Arrive in Chikhaldara
By train: Katihar to Chikhaldara
The nearest railway stations are Katihar Jn for Katihar 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 one change, 39h 24m in total: Kamakhya - Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special (05650) 04:04 AM Meenapur to 11:25 AM Khandwa, then Ratlam Akola Passenger (52975) 02:10 PM Khandwa to 07:28 PM Akot — change at Khandwa (about 2h 45m wait)
- With one change, 39h 37m in total: GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp (15646) 03:51 AM Meenapur to 10:00 AM Khandwa, then Ratlam Akola Passenger (52975) 02:10 PM Khandwa to 07:28 PM Akot — change at Khandwa (about 4h 10m wait)
- With one change, 41h 29m in total: Kamakhya - Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special (05650) 04:04 AM Meenapur to 11:25 AM Khandwa, then Mhow Akola Fast Passenger (52987) 04:05 PM Khandwa to 09:33 PM Akot — change at Khandwa (about 4h 40m 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 1485 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,440 · Sedan ₹19,410 · SUV ₹25,400 · Innova / MUV ₹28,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,970
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,630 · AC Seater ₹2,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,380 · AC Sleeper ₹3,420 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,210
- Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,520 · Third AC ₹2,110 · Second AC ₹3,000 · First AC ₹4,190
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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