What is the distance between Chitahra and Chalama?

The road distance from Chitahra to Chalama is about 352 km, or 261 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 7 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Chalama from Chitahra?

2 complete routes connect Chitahra and Chalama, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 20 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹2,070 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Chitahra to Chalama?

From ₹2,070 per person, depending on how you travel. 2 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chitahra to Chalama?

The fastest option takes about 20 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chitahra to Chalama?

No airline flies this pair non-stop, so no flight is offered. This is checked against real flight route data, not assumed from distance — where connecting through a hub would still be faster than the alternatives, that option is shown instead.

Chitahra to Chalama distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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Chitahra to Chalama distance — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~352 km
Straight line: 261 km
Cheapest: ₹2,070
Fastest: 20h
Trailhead: 350 m

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ChitahraKhutaha (KTHA)

6 km by road

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₹70–₹120

12m

Khutaha (KTHA)Bilaspur Jn (BSP)

12535 Lucknow–Raipur Garib Rath Express · 3A · 406 km

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₹920–₹1,080

8.2h

Bilaspur Jn (BSP)Gondia Jn (G)

12262 Howrah–Mumbai CST AC Duronto Express · 3A · 262 km

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₹690–₹810

3.8h

Gondia Jn (G)Mandla

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 141 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹390–₹630

6.1h

MandlaChalama

5 km on foot · 350 m

Porter or mule support runs ₹800–1,200 per day if you need it.

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free

Total for 1 traveller: ₹2,070–₹2,640 one way

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Chitahra to Chalama distance and travel options

The road distance from Chitahra to Chalama is about 352 km (261 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~352 km · 6.8h · ₹3,950–₹5,700 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹3,950–₹5,700 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

8.4h (~352 km) · ₹530–₹1,060 per person

Estimated from state and private operator fares for this distance — no single timetable covers every route, so check the operator before booking.

By train

20.4h · ₹2,070–₹2,640

Train via Bilaspur Jn — checked against real timetable data, not assumed from distance.

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Road conditions deteriorate in monsoon; 4x4 recommended during rains
Limited evening transport from Mandla; arrange pickup in advance

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