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Kohima to Chhindwara

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

2071 kmDistance
41.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹79,435
Ertiga₹1,01,180
Innova₹1,05,529
Innova Crysta₹1,30,025
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,79,464

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,280
AC Seater₹3,730
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,310
AC Sleeper₹4,760
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,850
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Train
Sleeper₹1,270
Economy₹2,100
Third AC₹2,930
Second AC₹4,170
First AC₹5,830
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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: Kohima to Chhindwara

2071 km · ~44h 45m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kohima

    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. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 828

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 978

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1128

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1243

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1393

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1543

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

  13. 114 km · 2h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1657

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1807

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1957

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

  16. 114 km · 2h 17m 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: Kohima to Chhindwara

2071 km · ~46h · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kohima

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

  2. Kohima → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~690 km

    ~15h 20m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 690)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~690 km

    ~15h 20m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1381)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Chhindwara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~690 km

    ~15h 20m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  7. 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: Kohima to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Dimapur (about 46 km away) for Kohima, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 51h 9m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
01:21 AMKhotkhoti
23h 39m237 stops
01:00 AM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 8h wait

GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12389 · Superfast
09:00 AMMughal Sarai Jn
13h 40m104 stops
10:40 PMMaramjhiri

Change trains at Maramjhiri — about 40m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
11:20 PMMaramjhiri
5h 10m18 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

2 changes · 51h 9m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
01:21 AMKhotkhoti
20h 19m191 stops
09:40 PMPatna Jn

Change trains at Patna Jn — about 1h 30m wait

PATNA - PURNA Exp#17609 · Express
11:10 PMPatna Jn
16h 34m145 stops
03:44 PM+1dDhodra Mohar

Change trains at Dhodra Mohar — about 6h 31m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
10:15 PMDhodra Mohar
6h 15m22 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

2 changes · 54h 29m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
01:21 AMKhotkhoti
20h 37m194 stops
09:58 PMDanapur

Change trains at Danapur — about 1h 5m wait

PATLIPUTRA - PUNE SF Exp#12150 · Superfast
11:03 PMDanapur
12h 17m109 stops
11:20 AM+1dJabalpur

Change trains at Jabalpur — about 9h 10m wait

Jabalpur Nir Nagpur Passenger#58840 · Passenger
08:30 PMJabalpur
11h 20m28 stops
07:50 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.

Kohima to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kohima to Chhindwara is about 2071 km by road, roughly 41.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2071 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹79,435 · Ertiga ₹1,01,180 · Innova ₹1,05,529 · Innova Crysta ₹1,30,025 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,79,464
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,280 · AC Seater ₹3,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,310 · AC Sleeper ₹4,760 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,850
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,270 · Economy ₹2,100 · Third AC ₹2,930 · Second AC ₹4,170 · First AC ₹5,830

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

  1. Jowai250 km from Kohima

    Meghalaya

  2. Azimganj800 km from Kohima

    West Bengal

  3. Dumka930 km from Kohima

    Jharkhand

  4. Giridih1055 km from Kohima

    Jharkhand

  5. Ramgarh1175 km from Kohima

    Jharkhand

  6. Amarkantak1690 km from Kohima

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 Kohima → 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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