Bilaspur to Ratlam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh to Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 960 km
Approx Duration: 21.3 hrs
Route overview
Bilaspur to Ratlam is about 960 km by road, roughly 21.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Bilaspur to Ratlam
About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bilaspur. 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.
- 170 km (about 3h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 320. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 470. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 170 km (about 3h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 640. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 790. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 170 km (about 3h 24m of driving) — Arrive in Ratlam
By bus: Bilaspur to Ratlam
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bilaspur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bilaspur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bilaspur → Ratlam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~960 km Takes about 21h 20m. Tentative fare ₹1,060–₹2,740.
- Arrive in Ratlam
By train: Bilaspur to Ratlam
The nearest railway stations are Bilaspur Jn for Bilaspur and Ratlam Jn for Ratlam. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 22h 41m in total: PURI - JODHPUR Express (18473) 02:49 AM Gatora to 06:00 PM Bhopal Jn, then Jabalpur-Somnath Express (11464) 06:55 PM Bhopal Jn to 01:30 AM Bildi — change at Bhopal Jn (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 22h 41m in total: PURI - JODHPUR Express (18473) 02:49 AM Gatora to 06:00 PM Bhopal Jn, then JABALPUR - SOMNATH Exp (via Bina) (11466) 06:55 PM Bhopal Jn to 01:30 AM Bildi — change at Bhopal Jn (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 23h 11m in total: DURG - BHOPAL Amarkantak SF Exp (12853) 08:19 PM Dagori to 08:25 AM Itarsi Jn, then HYDERABAD DECCAN - AJMER SF Exp (12720) 12:25 PM Itarsi Jn to 07:30 PM Ratlam Jn — change at Itarsi Jn (about 4h 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 960 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,660 · Sedan ₹12,580 · SUV ₹16,470 · Innova / MUV ₹18,440 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,060 · AC Seater ₹1,730 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,540 · AC Sleeper ₹2,210 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,740
- Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹990 · Third AC ₹1,370 · Second AC ₹1,950 · First AC ₹2,720
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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