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Bhilai to Pathanamthitta

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

1843 kmDistance
36.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20370
Sedan₹24060
SUV₹31480
Innova / MUV₹35220
Tempo Traveller₹40850
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2030
AC Seater₹3320
Non-AC Sleeper₹2950
AC Sleeper₹4240
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5210
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Train
Sleeper₹1140
Economy₹1870
Third AC₹2610
Second AC₹3720
First AC₹5190
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Bhilai to Pathanamthitta

1843 km · ~40h 12m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bhilai

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 737

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 887

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1037

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1106

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1256

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1474

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1624

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1774

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 69 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pathanamthitta

    Pathanamthitta, Kerala

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 Pathanamthitta

1843 km · ~40h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Bhilai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~922 km

    ~20h 29m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 922)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Pathanamthitta. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Pathanamthitta

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~922 km

    ~20h 29m|Tentative fare ₹1,010–₹2,630

  5. Arrive in Pathanamthitta

    Pathanamthitta, Kerala

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 Pathanamthitta

Nearest railway stations: Bhilai for Bhilai, Chengannur for Pathanamthitta.

Direct trains

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
12:02 AMBhilai
38h 57m322 stops
02:59 PM+1dChengannur

Other options with a change

1 change · 40h 7m in total

Wainganga express#12252 · Superfast
12:00 PMRaipur Jn
25h 30m164 stops
01:30 PM+1dYesvantpur Jn

Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 1h 50m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
03:20 PMYesvantpur Jn
12h 47m108 stops
04:07 AM+1dCheriyanad

1 change · 40h 11m in total

HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp#12222 · Duronto
07:38 PMRaipur Jn
4h 7m42 stops
11:45 PMNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 4h 15m wait

Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
04:00 AMNagpur
31h 49m246 stops
11:49 AM+1dCheriyanad

1 change · 40h 15m in total

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Gitanjali Exp#12859 · Superfast
10:52 PMDurg
8m2 stops
11:00 PMBhilai Power House

Change trains at Bhilai Power House — about 1h 8m wait

Korba Tiruvananthapuram Express#16327 · Express
12:08 AMBhilai Power House
38h 59m321 stops
03:07 PM+1dCheriyanad

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.

Transport Options

Bhilai to Pathanamthitta: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bhilai to Pathanamthitta is about 1843 km by road, roughly 36.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1843 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,370 · Sedan ₹24,060 · SUV ₹31,480 · Innova / MUV ₹35,220 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,850
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,030 · AC Seater ₹3,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,950 · AC Sleeper ₹4,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,210
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,140 · Economy ₹1,870 · Third AC ₹2,610 · Second AC ₹3,720 · First AC ₹5,190

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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