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Patiala to Chhindwara

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

1241 kmDistance
24.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹47,804
Ertiga₹60,834
Innova₹63,440
Innova Crysta₹78,221
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,07,744

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,370
AC Seater₹2,230
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,990
AC Sleeper₹2,850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,520
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Train
Sleeper₹770
Economy₹1,270
Third AC₹1,770
Second AC₹2,510
First AC₹3,500
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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: Patiala to Chhindwara

1241 km · ~26h 49m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Patiala

    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. 114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 414

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 564

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 714

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

  7. 114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 827

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 977

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1127

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

  10. 114 km · 2h 16m 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: Patiala to Chhindwara

1241 km · ~27h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Patiala

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

  2. Patiala → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~621 km

    ~13h 48m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 621)

    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) · ~621 km

    ~13h 48m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,790

  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: Patiala to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Patiala Cantt. for Patiala, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 35h 15m in total

Patiala Ambala Passenger#54558 · Passenger
05:15 PMPatiala
33m3 stops
05:48 PMRajpura Jn

Change trains at Rajpura Jn — about 3h 34m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
09:22 PMRajpura Jn
31h 8m159 stops
04:30 AM+2dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 39h 2m in total

Amritsar Dadar Express#11058 · Express
01:28 PMNabha
7h 35m47 stops
09:03 PMPragati Maidan

Change trains at Pragati Maidan — about 7h 8m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
04:11 AMPragati Maidan
24h 19m118 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 39h 2m in total

Amritsar Dadar Express#11058 · Express
01:28 PMNabha
21h 47m130 stops
11:15 AM+1dBhopal Jn

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 7h wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
06:15 PMBhopal Jn
10h 15m35 stops
04:30 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.

Patiala to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Patiala to Chhindwara is about 1241 km by road, roughly 24.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1241 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹47,804 · Ertiga ₹60,834 · Innova ₹63,440 · Innova Crysta ₹78,221 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,07,744
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,370 · AC Seater ₹2,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,990 · AC Sleeper ₹2,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,520
  • Train: Sleeper ₹770 · Economy ₹1,270 · Third AC ₹1,770 · Second AC ₹2,510 · First AC ₹3,500

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

  1. Karnal110 km from Patiala

    Haryana

  2. Sonipat210 km from Patiala

    Haryana

  3. Tilpat295 km from Patiala

    Haryana

  4. Fatehpur Sikri495 km from Patiala

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Shivpuri725 km from Patiala

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 Patiala → 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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