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Kolhapur to Chhindwara

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

1005 kmDistance
20.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹38,879
Ertiga₹49,431
Innova₹51,542
Innova Crysta₹63,594
Tempo Traveller (12)₹87,420

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,110
AC Seater₹1,810
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,610
AC Sleeper₹2,310
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,860
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Train
Sleeper₹630
Economy₹1,040
Third AC₹1,440
Second AC₹2,040
First AC₹2,840
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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: Kolhapur to Chhindwara

1005 km · ~21h 6m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolhapur

    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. 185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 335

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 485

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

  5. 185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 670

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 820

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

  7. 185 km · 3h 42m 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: Kolhapur to Chhindwara

1005 km · ~22h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kolhapur

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

  2. Kolhapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~503 km

    ~11h 11m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 503)

    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) · ~503 km

    ~11h 11m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460

  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: Kolhapur to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 25m in total

KOLHAPUR - NAGPUR EXP#11404 · Express
12:50 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
23h 45m126 stops
12:35 PM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 3h 25m wait

Nagpur Ramakona Chhindwara Passenger#58835 · Passenger
04:00 PMNagpur
6h 15m25 stops
10:15 PMChhindwara Junction

1 change · 37h 20m in total

Maharashtra Express#11039 · Express
03:30 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
25h 50m139 stops
05:20 PM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 5h 10m wait

Nagpur Ramakona Chhindwara Passenger#58837 · Passenger
10:30 PMNagpur
6h 20m25 stops
04:50 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 40h in total

KOLHAPUR - NAGPUR EXP#11404 · Express
12:50 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
23h 45m126 stops
12:35 PM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 9h 55m wait

Nagpur Ramakona Chhindwara Passenger#58837 · Passenger
10:30 PMNagpur
6h 20m25 stops
04:50 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.

Kolhapur to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolhapur to Chhindwara is about 1005 km by road, roughly 20.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1005 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹38,879 · Ertiga ₹49,431 · Innova ₹51,542 · Innova Crysta ₹63,594 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹87,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,110 · AC Seater ₹1,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,610 · AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹630 · Economy ₹1,040 · Third AC ₹1,440 · Second AC ₹2,040 · First AC ₹2,840

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kolhapur to Chhindwara. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Beed385 km from Kolhapur

    Maharashtra

  2. Parbhani505 km from Kolhapur

    Maharashtra

  3. Aundha Nagnath565 km from Kolhapur

    Maharashtra

  4. Washim630 km from Kolhapur

    Maharashtra

  5. Amravati775 km from Kolhapur

    Maharashtra

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 Kolhapur → 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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