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Munnar to Chhindwara

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

1751 kmDistance
35 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹67,011
Ertiga₹85,396
Innova₹89,073
Innova Crysta₹1,09,709
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,51,584

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,930
AC Seater₹3,150
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,800
AC Sleeper₹4,030
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,950
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Train
Sleeper₹1,080
Economy₹1,780
Third AC₹2,480
Second AC₹3,530
First AC₹4,930
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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: Munnar to Chhindwara

1751 km · ~37h 41m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

    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. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 438

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 588

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 738

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

  7. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 876

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1026

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1176

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

  10. 138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1313

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1463

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1613

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

  13. 138 km · 2h 45m 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: Munnar to Chhindwara

1751 km · ~38h 56m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Munnar

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

  2. Munnar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~876 km

    ~19h 28m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 876)

    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) · ~876 km

    ~19h 28m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,500

  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: Munnar to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 45m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
03:45 PMErnakulam Jn
31h 26m248 stops
11:11 PM+1dAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 1h 59m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
01:10 AMAmla Jn
3h 20m14 stops
04:30 AMChhindwara Junction

1 change · 37h 5m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
03:45 PMErnakulam Jn
28h 30m229 stops
08:15 PM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 2h 15m wait

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

1 change · 37h 45m in total

Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express#12788 · Superfast
08:30 AMErnakulam Jn
30h 15m225 stops
02:45 PM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 15m wait

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

Munnar to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Chhindwara is about 1751 km by road, roughly 35 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1751 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹67,011 · Ertiga ₹85,396 · Innova ₹89,073 · Innova Crysta ₹1,09,709 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,51,584
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,930 · AC Seater ₹3,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,800 · AC Sleeper ₹4,030 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,950
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,080 · Economy ₹1,780 · Third AC ₹2,480 · Second AC ₹3,530 · First AC ₹4,930

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

  1. Tiruppur150 km from Munnar

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Hosur395 km from Munnar

    Tamil Nadu

  3. Anantapur670 km from Munnar

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Mahabubnagar970 km from Munnar

    Telangana

  5. Nizamabad1250 km from Munnar

    Telangana

  6. Wardha1555 km from Munnar

    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 Munnar → 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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