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Shivamogga to Chhindwara

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

1264 kmDistance
25.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹48,625
Ertiga₹61,897
Innova₹64,551
Innova Crysta₹79,573
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,09,676

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,390
AC Seater₹2,280
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,020
AC Sleeper₹2,910
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,590
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Train
Sleeper₹790
Economy₹1,290
Third AC₹1,800
Second AC₹2,560
First AC₹3,570
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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: Shivamogga to Chhindwara

1264 km · ~27h 17m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shivamogga

    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. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 421

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 571

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 721

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

  7. 121 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 843

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 993

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1143

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

  10. 121 km · 2h 26m 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: Shivamogga to Chhindwara

1264 km · ~28h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Shivamogga

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

  2. Shivamogga → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~632 km

    ~14h 3m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,820

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 632)

    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) · ~632 km

    ~14h 3m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,820

  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: Shivamogga to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Shimoga Town for Shivamogga, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 46h 10m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore City InterCity#16202 · Express
06:20 AMShimoga Town
5h 35m40 stops
11:55 AMBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 8h 25m wait

Bangalore - Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express#12429 · Rajdhani
08:20 PMBangalore City Jn
22h 3m171 stops
06:23 PM+1dMalkapur Road

Change trains at Malkapur Road — about 5h 22m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
11:45 PMMalkapur Road
4h 45m16 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

2 changes · 46h 10m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore City InterCity#16202 · Express
06:20 AMShimoga Town
5h 35m40 stops
11:55 AMBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 8h 25m wait

Bangalore-Hazrat Nizammudin Rajdhani Express#12493 · Rajdhani
08:20 PMBangalore City Jn
22h 3m162 stops
06:23 PM+1dMalkapur Road

Change trains at Malkapur Road — about 5h 22m wait

Panchvalley Fast Passenger#59385 · Passenger
11:45 PMMalkapur Road
4h 45m16 stops
04:30 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

2 changes · 48h 5m in total

Shimoga-Bangalore Express#16228 · Express
10:10 PMShimoga Town
5h 25m38 stops
03:35 AM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 7h 15m wait

YESVANTPUR - LUCKNOW SF Exp#12539 · Superfast
10:50 AMYesvantpur Jn
23h 30m205 stops
10:20 AM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 5h 40m wait

Nagpur Ramakona Chhindwara Passenger#58835 · Passenger
04:00 PMNagpur
6h 15m25 stops
10:15 PMChhindwara 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.

Shivamogga to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shivamogga to Chhindwara is about 1264 km by road, roughly 25.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1264 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹48,625 · Ertiga ₹61,897 · Innova ₹64,551 · Innova Crysta ₹79,573 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,09,676
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,390 · AC Seater ₹2,280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,020 · AC Sleeper ₹2,910 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹790 · Economy ₹1,290 · Third AC ₹1,800 · Second AC ₹2,560 · First AC ₹3,570

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

  1. Hampi235 km from Shivamogga

    Karnataka

  2. Kalaburagi520 km from Shivamogga

    Karnataka

  3. Bidar635 km from Shivamogga

    Karnataka

  4. Yavatmal1000 km from Shivamogga

    Maharashtra

  5. Wardha1070 km from Shivamogga

    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 Shivamogga → 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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