Bhilai to Alappuzha
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh to Alappuzha, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 1835 km
Approx Duration: 40.8 hrs
Route overview
Bhilai to Alappuzha is about 1835 km by road, roughly 40.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Bhilai to Alappuzha
About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhilai. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 367. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 517. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 667. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 734. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 884. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1034. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1101. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1251. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1401. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1468. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1618. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1768. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 67 km (about 1h 20m of driving) — Arrive in Alappuzha
By bus: Bhilai to Alappuzha
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhilai. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhilai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhilai → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~918 km Takes about 20h 24m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 918). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Alappuzha. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Alappuzha. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~918 km Takes about 20h 24m. Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,620.
- Arrive in Alappuzha
By train: Bhilai to Alappuzha
The nearest railway stations are Bhilai for Bhilai and Alleppey for Alappuzha. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express (16327) — departs 12:02 AM from Bhilai, arrives 02:15 PM (+1 day) at Kottayam, 38h 13m
- Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) — departs 10:39 AM from Bhilai, arrives 10:27 PM (+1 day) at Tumboli, 35h 48m
- With one change, 34h 39m in total: Wainganga express (12252) 12:00 PM Raipur Jn to 09:39 PM Bisugirsharif, then Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) 10:22 PM Bisugirsharif to 10:39 PM Punnapura — change at Bisugirsharif (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 34h 39m in total: Korba-Hyderabad Special (07004) 12:00 PM Raipur Jn to 09:41 PM Bisugirsharif, then Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) 10:22 PM Bisugirsharif to 10:39 PM Punnapura — change at Bisugirsharif (about 41m wait)
- With one change, 35h 59m in total: Bilaspur-Chennai Express (12851) 10:40 AM Raipur Jn to 05:33 PM Babupeth, then Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express (12787) 06:30 PM Babupeth to 10:39 PM Punnapura — change at Babupeth (about 57m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1835 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,290 · Sedan ₹23,960 · SUV ₹31,350 · Innova / MUV ₹35,070 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,670
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,020 · AC Seater ₹3,300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,940 · AC Sleeper ₹4,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,130 · Economy ₹1,870 · Third AC ₹2,600 · Second AC ₹3,700 · First AC ₹5,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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