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Ratnagiri to Chhindwara

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

1061 kmDistance
21.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹40,878
Ertiga₹52,018
Innova₹54,246
Innova Crysta₹66,887
Tempo Traveller (12)₹92,124

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,170
AC Seater₹1,910
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,700
AC Sleeper₹2,440
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,020
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Train
Sleeper₹670
Economy₹1,090
Third AC₹1,520
Second AC₹2,150
First AC₹3,000
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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: Ratnagiri to Chhindwara

1061 km · ~23h 13m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ratnagiri

    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. 54 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 354

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 504

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 654

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

  7. 54 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 707

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 857

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1007

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

  10. 54 km · 1h 4m 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: Ratnagiri to Chhindwara

1061 km · ~23h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ratnagiri

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

  2. Ratnagiri → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~531 km

    ~11h 48m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,540

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 531)

    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) · ~531 km

    ~11h 48m|Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,540

  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: Ratnagiri to Chhindwara

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 29h 41m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - PATNA SF Exp#12741 · Superfast
10:49 PMNivasar
20h 26m133 stops
07:15 PM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 2h 10m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
09:25 PMItarsi Jn
7h 5m26 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 29h 41m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - PATNA SF Exp#12741 · Superfast
10:49 PMNivasar
20h 26m133 stops
07:15 PM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 30m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
08:45 PMItarsi Jn
7h 45m26 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 35h 1m in total

VASCO DA GAMA - PATNA SF Exp#12741 · Superfast
10:49 PMNivasar
20h 26m133 stops
07:15 PM+1dItarsi Jn

Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 7h 35m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
02:50 AMItarsi Jn
7h26 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.

Ratnagiri to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ratnagiri to Chhindwara is about 1061 km by road, roughly 21.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1061 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹40,878 · Ertiga ₹52,018 · Innova ₹54,246 · Innova Crysta ₹66,887 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹92,124
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,170 · AC Seater ₹1,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,700 · AC Sleeper ₹2,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹670 · Economy ₹1,090 · Third AC ₹1,520 · Second AC ₹2,150 · First AC ₹3,000

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

  1. Satara140 km from Ratnagiri

    Maharashtra

  2. Panchaleshwar465 km from Ratnagiri

    Maharashtra

  3. Washim690 km from Ratnagiri

    Maharashtra

  4. Amravati830 km from Ratnagiri

    Maharashtra

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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 Ratnagiri → 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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