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Sambalpur to Chhindwara

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

682 kmDistance
13.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹26,347
Ertiga₹33,508
Innova₹34,941
Innova Crysta₹43,102
Tempo Traveller (12)₹59,288

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹750
AC Seater₹1,230
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,090
AC Sleeper₹1,570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,960
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Train
Sleeper₹440
Economy₹710
Third AC₹980
Second AC₹1,390
First AC₹1,940
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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: Sambalpur to Chhindwara

682 km · ~14h 18m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sambalpur

    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. 191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 341

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 491

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

  5. 191 km · 3h 49m 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: Sambalpur to Chhindwara

682 km · ~15h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Sambalpur

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

  2. Sambalpur → Chhindwara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~682 km

    ~15h 9m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,960

  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: Sambalpur to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Sambalpur Road for Sambalpur, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 48h 33m in total

Utkal Express#18477 · Express
03:57 AMSambalpur City
23h 48m93 stops
03:45 AM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 12h 55m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
04:40 PMBina Jn
11h 50m52 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 53h 53m in total

Utkal Express#18477 · Express
03:57 AMSambalpur City
24h 42m95 stops
04:39 AM+1dKaronda

Change trains at Karonda — about 17h 33m wait

Delhi SR Chhindwara Kanhan Valley Express#14020 · Express
10:12 PMKaronda
11h 38m54 stops
09:50 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

1 change · 53h 53m in total

Utkal Express#18477 · Express
03:57 AMSambalpur City
24h 42m95 stops
04:39 AM+1dKaronda

Change trains at Karonda — about 17h 32m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
10:11 PMKaronda
11h 39m54 stops
09:50 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.

Sambalpur to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sambalpur to Chhindwara is about 682 km by road, roughly 13.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 682 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹26,347 · Ertiga ₹33,508 · Innova ₹34,941 · Innova Crysta ₹43,102 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹59,288
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹750 · AC Seater ₹1,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,090 · AC Sleeper ₹1,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,960
  • Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹710 · Third AC ₹980 · Second AC ₹1,390 · First AC ₹1,940

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

  1. Balaghat510 km from Sambalpur

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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 Sambalpur → 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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