Ambikapur to Raipur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh to Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Ambikapur to Raipur
343 km · ~7h 12m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ambikapur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BhelaiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
193 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RaipurRaipur, Chhattisgarh
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: Ambikapur to Raipur
343 km · ~7h 37m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ambikapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ambikapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ambikapur → Raipur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~343 km
~7h 37m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,010
Usual tea / meal halts: Baloda (~170 km)
- Arrive in Raipur
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ambikapur to Raipur
Nearest railway stations: Ambikapur for Ambikapur, Raipur Jn for Raipur.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 14h 20m in total
Change trains at Bilaspur Jn — about 3h 55m wait
1 change · 14h 20m in total
Change trains at Siliari — about 3h 50m wait
1 change · 15h 7m in total
Change trains at Bhilai Nagar — about 3h 6m wait
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.
Ambikapur to Raipur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ambikapur to Raipur is about 343 km by road, roughly 6.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Korba and Bilaspur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 343 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹13,245 · Ertiga ₹16,847 · Innova ₹17,567 · Innova Crysta ₹21,668 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹29,812
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹550 · AC Sleeper ₹790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹370 · Third AC ₹510 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹990
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 Ambikapur to Raipur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Korba125 km from Ambikapur
- Bilaspur205 km from Ambikapur
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Things to Do in Raipur
Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum
A small but well maintained museum with exhibits on the history of the state and an impressive collection of carvings, upstairs has a display of tribal artifacts and…
Vivekananda Sarovar
A large statue in the center of a somewhat shabby lake (under refurbishment). Built in honour of Swami Vivekanada who was chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian…
Visit Telibandha Lake
Telibandha Lake or Marine Drive or popularly by its initials MD is a freshwater lake located at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located in Telibandha area of the…
Visit Mahamaya Temple
Shree Rajrajeshwari Maa Mahamaya Devi Mandir Raipur or popularly Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Mahamaya, located at Purani Basti, Raipur,…
Visit Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum
A small but well maintained museum with exhibits on the history of the state and an impressive collection of carvings, upstairs has a display of tribal artifacts and…
Visit Vivekananda Sarovar
A large statue in the center of a somewhat shabby lake (under refurbishment). Built in honour of Swami Vivekanada who was chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian…
Suggested Raipur Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Raipur
- Travel from Ambikapur to Raipur (about 6.9 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Dudhadhari temple
Day 2Explore Raipur
- Visit Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum
- Visit Telibandha Lake
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Mahamaya Temple
- Head back to Ambikapur
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