Korba to Omkareshwar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Korba, Chhattisgarh to Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 883 km
Approx Duration: 19.6 hrs
Route overview
Korba to Omkareshwar is about 883 km by road, roughly 19.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Korba to Omkareshwar
About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Korba. 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.
- 142 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 442. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 592. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 742. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 142 km (about 2h 50m of driving) — Arrive in Omkareshwar
By bus: Korba to Omkareshwar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Korba. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Korba. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Korba → Omkareshwar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km Takes about 19h 37m. Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520.
- Arrive in Omkareshwar
By train: Korba to Omkareshwar
The nearest railway stations are Korba for Korba and Sanawad for Omkareshwar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 30h 37m in total: Wainganga express (12252) 08:00 AM Korba to 08:36 AM Champa, then HOWRAH - MUMBAI LTT Samarsata SF Exp (12152) 10:00 AM Champa to 09:42 PM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 02:37 PM Barwaha — change at Champa (about 1h 24m wait) and Akola Jn (about 8h 18m wait)
- With two changes, 30h 37m in total: Wainganga express (12252) 08:00 AM Korba to 08:36 AM Champa, then HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp (12222) 05:24 PM Champa to 03:11 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 02:37 PM Barwaha — change at Champa (about 8h 48m wait) and Akola Jn (about 2h 49m wait)
- With two changes, 30h 37m in total: Wainganga express (12252) 08:00 AM Korba to 08:36 AM Champa, then HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp (12262) 05:17 PM Champa to 02:55 AM Akola Jn, then Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 02:37 PM Barwaha — change at Champa (about 8h 41m wait) and Akola Jn (about 3h 5m 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 883 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,810 · Sedan ₹11,580 · SUV ₹15,160 · Innova / MUV ₹16,980 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹970 · AC Seater ₹1,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,410 · AC Sleeper ₹2,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,520
- Train: Sleeper ₹560 · Economy ₹910 · Third AC ₹1,270 · Second AC ₹1,800 · First AC ₹2,500
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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