Balaghat to Raipur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh 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: Balaghat to Raipur
211 km · ~4h 33m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Balaghat
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near DhamdaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
61 km · 1h 13m 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: Balaghat to Raipur
211 km · ~4h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Balaghat
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Balaghat. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Balaghat → Raipur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~211 km
~4h 41m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹640
- 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: Balaghat to Raipur
Nearest railway stations: Balaghat Junction for Balaghat, Raipur Jn for Raipur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 18h 43m in total
Change trains at Howbagh Jabalpur — about 1h 56m wait
1 change · 21h 38m in total
Change trains at Howbagh Jabalpur — about 3h 18m wait
1 change · 26h 28m in total
Change trains at Howbagh Jabalpur — about 8h 21m 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.
Balaghat to Raipur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Balaghat to Raipur is about 211 km by road, roughly 4.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 211 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹230 · AC Seater ₹380 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹340 · AC Sleeper ₹490 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹640
- Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹240 · Third AC ₹330 · Second AC ₹450 · First AC ₹620
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 Balaghat to Raipur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Bhilai180 km from Balaghat
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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 Balaghat to Raipur (about 4.2 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 Balaghat
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