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Bhilai to Meppadi

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bhilai, Chhattisgarh to Meppadi, Kerala.

1574 kmDistance

31.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹17410

Sedan₹20560

SUV₹26910

Innova / MUV₹30110

Tempo Traveller₹34930

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1730

AC Seater₹2830

Non-AC Sleeper₹2520

AC Sleeper₹3620

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4460

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Train

Sleeper₹970

Economy₹1600

Third AC₹2230

Second AC₹3180

First AC₹4440

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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.

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By Car: Bhilai to Meppadi

1574 km · ~34h 9m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Bhilai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 787
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 937
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1087
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1181
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1331
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1481
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Meppadi
Meppadi, Kerala
Hotels in Meppadi

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: Bhilai to Meppadi

1574 km · ~34h 58m · 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) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
Search buses Bhilai to Meppadi
Change buses at a major city (around km 787)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Meppadi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Meppadi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
Search buses Bhilai to Meppadi
Arrive in Meppadi
Meppadi, Kerala
Hotels in Meppadi

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Bhilai to Meppadi

Nearest railway stations: Bhilai for Bhilai, Nilambur Road (about 34 km away) for Meppadi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 38h 20m in total

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express

11:30 PMRaipur Jn

34h 50m290 stops

10:20 AM^+2dShoranur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 1h 45m wait

Shoranur Nilambur Passenger#56615 · Passenger

12:05 PMShoranur Jn

1h 45m11 stops

01:50 PMNilambur Road

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 45h 15m in total

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast

10:10 AMRaipur Jn

33h 10m250 stops

07:20 PM^+1dVallathol Nagar

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 10h 3m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express

05:23 AMVallathol Nagar

2h 2m12 stops

07:25 AMNilambur Road

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 45h 15m in total

Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast

10:10 AMRaipur Jn

33h 11m246 stops

07:21 PM^+1dVallathol Nagar

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 10h 2m wait

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express

05:23 AMVallathol Nagar

2h 2m12 stops

07:25 AMNilambur Road

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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