Katni to Pench
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Katni, Madhya Pradesh to Pench, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 334 km
Approx Duration: 7.4 hrs
Route overview
Katni to Pench is about 334 km by road, roughly 7.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Jabalpur.
By car: Katni to Pench
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katni. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Harduli. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 184 km (about 3h 41m of driving) — Arrive in Pench
By bus: Katni to Pench
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katni. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katni → Pench. AC Seater / Volvo · ~334 km Takes about 7h 25m. Tentative fare ₹370–₹990. Usual tea/meal halts: Harduli (~170 km).
- Arrive in Pench
By train: Katni to Pench
The nearest railway stations are Katni for Katni and Chhindwara Junction (about 47 km away) for Pench. 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, 13h 51m in total: LUCKNOW - YESVANTPUR SF Exp (12540) 06:09 AM Jukehi to 02:11 PM Amla Jn, then Amla Chhindwara Passenger (59395) 04:30 PM Amla Jn to 08:00 PM Chhindwara Junction — change at Amla Jn (about 2h 19m wait)
- With one change, 15h 11m in total: PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express (16360) 04:49 AM Jukehi to 12:48 PM Amla Jn, then Amla Chhindwara Passenger (59395) 04:30 PM Amla Jn to 08:00 PM Chhindwara Junction — change at Amla Jn (about 3h 42m wait)
- With one change, 15h 12m in total: DHANBAD - KOLHAPUR CSMT Deekshabhoomi Exp (11046) 04:48 AM Jukehi to 12:52 PM Amla Jn, then Amla Chhindwara Passenger (59395) 04:30 PM Amla Jn to 08:00 PM Chhindwara Junction — change at Amla Jn (about 3h 38m 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 334 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,770 · Sedan ₹4,440 · SUV ₹5,830 · Innova / MUV ₹6,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,650
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹370 · AC Seater ₹600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹530 · AC Sleeper ₹770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹990
- Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹500 · Second AC ₹700 · First AC ₹970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Katni
- Katni to Umaria
- Katni to Bandhavgarh
- Katni to Jabalpur
- Katni to Panna
- Katni to Damoh
- Katni to Dindori
- Katni to Shahdol
- Katni to Rewa
- Katni to Khajuraho
- Katni to Mandla
More routes to Pench
- Chhindwara to Pench
- Nagpur to Pench
- Wardha to Pench
- Jabalpur to Pench
- Amravati to Pench
- Yavatmal to Pench
- Rajnandgaon to Pench
- Chandrapur to Pench
- Durg to Pench
- Damoh to Pench