Home › Routes › Ongole to Chhindwara

Ongole to Chhindwara

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

961 kmDistance
19.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹36,808
Ertiga₹46,898
Innova₹48,916
Innova Crysta₹60,257
Tempo Traveller (12)₹83,224

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,060
AC Seater₹1,730
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,540
AC Sleeper₹2,210
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,740
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹610
Economy₹990
Third AC₹1,380
Second AC₹1,950
First AC₹2,720
View route plan

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: Ongole to Chhindwara

961 km · ~20h 13m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ongole

    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. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 320

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 470

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

  5. 170 km · 3h 24m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 641

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 791

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

  7. 170 km · 3h 24m 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: Ongole to Chhindwara

961 km · ~21h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ongole

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

  2. Ongole → Chhindwara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~961 km

    ~21h 21m|Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740

  3. 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: Ongole to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Ongole for Ongole, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 18h 13m in total

Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express#12269 · Duronto
10:17 AMSurareddipalem
12h 31m122 stops
10:48 PMAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 2h 22m wait

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

1 change · 18h 33m in total

Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express#12269 · Duronto
10:17 AMSurareddipalem
10h 22m103 stops
08:39 PMNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 51m wait

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

1 change · 18h 35m in total

Chennai Central-Delhi H.Nizamuddin Rajdhani Expres#12433 · Rajdhani
09:55 AMSurareddipalem
13h 12m122 stops
11:07 PMAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 2h 3m wait

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

Ongole to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ongole to Chhindwara is about 961 km by road, roughly 19.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 961 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹36,808 · Ertiga ₹46,898 · Innova ₹48,916 · Innova Crysta ₹60,257 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹83,224
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,060 · AC Seater ₹1,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,540 · AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,740
  • Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹990 · Third AC ₹1,380 · Second AC ₹1,950 · First AC ₹2,720

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

Want the full Chhindwara guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chhindwara.

View Chhindwara Guide

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Suryapet245 km from Ongole

    Telangana

  2. Warangal360 km from Ongole

    Telangana

  3. Pandavula Gutta400 km from Ongole

    Telangana

  4. Chandrapur650 km from Ongole

    Maharashtra

  5. Tadoba715 km from Ongole

    Maharashtra

  6. Nagpur825 km from Ongole

    Maharashtra

Hotels in Chhindwara

Comfortable 3-star stays in Chhindwara. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.

3 Star Hotel

Chhindwara

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

See all places in Chhindwara →

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 Ongole → 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

Plan My Trip: Ongole to Chhindwara

Pick how you want to travel and we'll send a complete plan with transport, hotel and sightseeing — on WhatsApp and a call back.

Other Routes