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Rupnagar to Chhindwara

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

1324 kmDistance
26.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹50,767
Ertiga₹64,669
Innova₹67,449
Innova Crysta₹83,101
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,14,716

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,460
AC Seater₹2,380
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,120
AC Sleeper₹3,050
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,760
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Train
Sleeper₹820
Economy₹1,350
Third AC₹1,880
Second AC₹2,680
First AC₹3,740
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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: Rupnagar to Chhindwara

1324 km · ~28h 29m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rupnagar

    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. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 441

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 591

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 741

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

  7. 141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 883

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1033

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1183

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

  10. 141 km · 2h 50m 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: Rupnagar to Chhindwara

1324 km · ~29h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rupnagar

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

  2. Rupnagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~662 km

    ~14h 43m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 662)

    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) · ~662 km

    ~14h 43m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,900

  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: Rupnagar to Chhindwara

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 48m in total

Chandigarh-Amritsar Duronto Express#12241 · Duronto
07:42 PMMorinda
20m4 stops
08:02 PMSirhind Jn

Change trains at Sirhind Jn — about 1h wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
09:02 PMSirhind Jn
31h 28m162 stops
04:30 AM+2dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 45h 1m in total

NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp#12326 · Superfast
07:29 AMKiratpur Sahib
2h 36m18 stops
10:05 AMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 12h 15m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
10:20 PMAmbala Cant Jn
30h 10m156 stops
04:30 AM+2dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 46h 36m in total

Una-New Delhi Janshatabdi#12058 · Jan Shatabdi
05:54 AMKiratpur Sahib
2h 36m14 stops
08:30 AMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 13h 50m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
10:20 PMAmbala Cant Jn
30h 10m156 stops
04:30 AM+2dChhindwara 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.

Rupnagar to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rupnagar to Chhindwara is about 1324 km by road, roughly 26.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1324 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹50,767 · Ertiga ₹64,669 · Innova ₹67,449 · Innova Crysta ₹83,101 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,14,716
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,460 · AC Seater ₹2,380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,120 · AC Sleeper ₹3,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,760
  • Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,350 · Third AC ₹1,880 · Second AC ₹2,680 · First AC ₹3,740

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

  1. Kurukshetra150 km from Rupnagar

    Haryana

  2. Sonipat290 km from Rupnagar

    Haryana

  3. Gurugram370 km from Rupnagar

    Haryana

  4. Bharatpur555 km from Rupnagar

    Rajasthan

  5. Gwalior720 km from Rupnagar
  6. Sagar1070 km from Rupnagar

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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 Rupnagar → 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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