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Bilaspur to Varanasi

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Approx Distance: 481 km

Approx Duration: 10.7 hrs

Route overview

Bilaspur to Varanasi is about 481 km by road, roughly 10.7 hours of travel time.

By car: Bilaspur to Varanasi

About 10h of driving split over 2 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.
91 km (about 1h 49m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 241. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 391. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
91 km (about 1h 49m of driving) — Arrive in Varanasi

By bus: Bilaspur to Varanasi

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 → Varanasi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~481 km Takes about 10h 41m. Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,400.
Arrive in Varanasi

By train: Bilaspur to Varanasi

The nearest railway stations are Bilaspur Jn for Bilaspur and Varanasi Jn for Varanasi. Trains between them in the timetable data:

Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express (18201) — departs 10:40 PM from Bilaspur Jn, arrives 12:50 PM (+1 day) at Kailahat, 14h 10m
Sarnath Express (15160) — departs 11:40 PM from Bilaspur Jn, arrives 04:10 PM (+1 day) at Varanasi Jn, 16h 30m
With one change, 16h 55m in total: Raipur-Lucknow Garib Rath (12536) 01:43 PM Dagori to 08:15 PM Katni, then MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp (12578) 11:05 PM Katni to 06:38 AM Kuchman — change at Katni (about 2h 50m wait)
With one change, 17h 50m in total: Bilaspur Express Cum Passenger (18236) 08:25 PM Bilaspur Jn to 08:38 PM Usalapur, then Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express (18201) 10:48 PM Usalapur to 02:15 PM Varanasi Jn — change at Usalapur (about 2h 10m wait)
With one change, 17h 56m in total: DURG - BHOPAL Amarkantak SF Exp (12853) 08:19 PM Dagori to 02:19 AM Vilayatkalan Rd, then Durg-Nautanwa (via Varanasi)Express (18201) 03:59 AM Vilayatkalan Rd to 02:15 PM Varanasi Jn — change at Vilayatkalan Rd (about 1h 40m 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 481 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,390 · Sedan ₹6,350 · SUV ₹8,330 · Innova / MUV ₹9,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,880
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹530 · AC Seater ₹870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹770 · AC Sleeper ₹1,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,400
Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹510 · Third AC ₹700 · Second AC ₹990 · First AC ₹1,380

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

Bilaspur to Varanasi

Route overview

By car: Bilaspur to Varanasi

By bus: Bilaspur to Varanasi

By train: Bilaspur to Varanasi

Tentative fare estimate

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