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Khandwa to Satpura

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

285 kmDistance
5.7 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₹310
AC Seater₹510
Non-AC Sleeper₹460
AC Sleeper₹660
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹850
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Train
Sleeper₹200
Economy₹320
Third AC₹430
Second AC₹600
First AC₹830
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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: Khandwa to Satpura

285 km · ~6h 2m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Khandwa

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Chicholi

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

  3. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Satpura

    Satpura, 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: Khandwa to Satpura

285 km · ~6h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Khandwa

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

  2. Khandwa → Satpura

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~285 km

    ~6h 20m|Tentative fare ₹310–₹850

    Usual tea / meal halts: Chicholi (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Satpura

    Satpura, 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: Khandwa to Satpura

Nearest railway stations: Khandwa for Khandwa, Hirdagarh for Satpura.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 10h 2m in total

Pushpak Express#12534 · Superfast
04:57 PMDongargaon
2h 28m25 stops
07:25 PMItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 20m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
08:45 PMItarsi Jn
6h 14m21 stops
02:59 AM+1dPalachauri

1 change · 10h 4m in total

Pushpak Express#12534 · Superfast
04:57 PMDongargaon
2h 28m25 stops
07:25 PMItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 2h wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
09:25 PMItarsi Jn
5h 36m21 stops
03:01 AM+1dPalachauri

1 change · 11h 26m in total

Mumbai LTT-Gorakhpur SF Express#12542 · Superfast
08:51 PMDongargaon
2h 58m26 stops
11:49 PMPowerkheda

Change trains at Powerkheda — about 2h 34m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
02:23 AMPowerkheda
5h 54m22 stops
08:17 AMPalachauri

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.

Khandwa to Satpura: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Khandwa to Satpura is about 285 km by road, roughly 5.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 285 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 ₹310 · AC Seater ₹510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹460 · AC Sleeper ₹660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹850
  • Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹430 · Second AC ₹600 · First AC ₹830

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

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Things to Do in Satpura

Take a walking safari, the only Indian park that allows it

Satpura National Park is unique among India's major reserves in permitting tourists to explore on foot with an armed guard and naturalist, rather than confining…

2-3 hours

Paddle a canoe on the Denwa River

A canoe safari along the Denwa, which forms the park's buffer boundary, lets you drift silently past sandbanks where elephants, deer and storks come to drink, without…

1.5-2 hours

Go on a jeep safari through the core zone's hills and streams

Unlike the flatter plains of Kanha or Bandhavgarh, Satpura's core zone is genuinely hilly, cut through with streams and ridgelines, home to tigers, leopards, sloth…

3-4 hours

Try a mountain-bike or horseback safari in the buffer zone

Satpura's buffer areas are also open to cycling and, at some lodges, horseback rides through tribal villages and forest tracks, an activity option that few other Indian…

2-3 hours

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Suggested Satpura Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Satpura
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Satpura

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Satpura
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Satpura
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

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