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Pathankot to Chhindwara

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

1534 kmDistance
30.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹58,764
Ertiga₹74,871
Innova₹78,092
Innova Crysta₹96,199
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,32,856

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,690
AC Seater₹2,760
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,450
AC Sleeper₹3,530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,350
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Train
Sleeper₹950
Economy₹1,560
Third AC₹2,180
Second AC₹3,100
First AC₹4,330
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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: Pathankot to Chhindwara

1534 km · ~33h 21m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Pathankot

    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. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 384

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 534

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 684

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

  7. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 767

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 917

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1067

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

  10. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1151

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1301

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1451

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

  13. 84 km · 1h 40m 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: Pathankot to Chhindwara

1534 km · ~34h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Pathankot

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

  2. Pathankot → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 767)

    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) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  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: Pathankot to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Chakki Bank for Pathankot, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 54m in total

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
12:56 AMKathua
28h 54m189 stops
05:50 AM+1dAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 40m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
06:30 AMAmla Jn
3h 20m14 stops
09:50 AMChhindwara Junction

1 change · 32h 54m in total

Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
12:56 AMKathua
28h 54m189 stops
05:50 AM+1dAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 40m wait

Delhi SR Chhindwara Kanhan Valley Express#14020 · Express
06:30 AMAmla Jn
3h 20m14 stops
09:50 AMChhindwara Junction

1 change · 32h 54m in total

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
12:56 AMKathua
28h 54m189 stops
05:50 AM+1dAmla Jn

Change trains at Amla Jn — about 40m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
06:30 AMAmla Jn
3h 20m14 stops
09:50 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.

Pathankot to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Pathankot to Chhindwara is about 1534 km by road, roughly 30.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1534 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹58,764 · Ertiga ₹74,871 · Innova ₹78,092 · Innova Crysta ₹96,199 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,32,856
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,690 · AC Seater ₹2,760 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,450 · AC Sleeper ₹3,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,350
  • Train: Sleeper ₹950 · Economy ₹1,560 · Third AC ₹2,180 · Second AC ₹3,100 · First AC ₹4,330

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

  1. Jalandhar130 km from Pathankot

    Punjab

  2. Fatehgarh Sahib250 km from Pathankot

    Punjab

  3. Sonipat505 km from Pathankot

    Haryana

  4. Tijara645 km from Pathankot

    Rajasthan

  5. Shivpuri1020 km from Pathankot

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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 Pathankot → 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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