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Solan to Chhindwara

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

1299 kmDistance
26 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹49,874
Ertiga₹63,514
Innova₹66,242
Innova Crysta₹81,631
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,12,616

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,430
AC Seater₹2,340
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,080
AC Sleeper₹2,990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,690
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Train
Sleeper₹810
Economy₹1,330
Third AC₹1,850
Second AC₹2,630
First AC₹3,670
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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: Solan to Chhindwara

1299 km · ~27h 59m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Solan

    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. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 866

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1016

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1166

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

  10. 133 km · 2h 40m 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: Solan to Chhindwara

1299 km · ~28h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Solan

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

  2. Solan → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~650 km

    ~14h 27m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,870

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 650)

    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) · ~650 km

    ~14h 27m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,870

  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: Solan to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Kalka for Solan, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 45m in total

Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi#12012 · Shatabdi
05:45 PMKalka
1h 18m7 stops
07:03 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 3h 17m wait

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

1 change · 35h 40m in total

Himalayan Queen#14096 · Express
04:50 PMKalka
1h 25m7 stops
06:15 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 4h 5m wait

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

1 change · 35h 40m in total

Ekta Express#14796 · Express
04:50 PMKalka
1h 25m7 stops
06:15 PMAmbala Cant Jn

Change trains at Ambala Cant Jn — about 4h 5m 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.

Solan to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Solan to Chhindwara is about 1299 km by road, roughly 26 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1299 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹49,874 · Ertiga ₹63,514 · Innova ₹66,242 · Innova Crysta ₹81,631 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,12,616
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,430 · AC Seater ₹2,340 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,080 · AC Sleeper ₹2,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,690
  • Train: Sleeper ₹810 · Economy ₹1,330 · Third AC ₹1,850 · Second AC ₹2,630 · First AC ₹3,670

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chhindwara.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Solan to Chhindwara. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Yamunanagar115 km from Solan

    Haryana

  2. Meerut285 km from Solan

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Aligarh450 km from Solan

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Fatehpur Sikri555 km from Solan

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Jhansi810 km from Solan

    Uttar Pradesh

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 Solan → 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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