Bilaspur to Indore
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1250 km
Approx Duration: 27.8 hrs
Route overview
Bilaspur to Indore is about 1250 km by road, roughly 27.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Bilaspur to Indore
About 25h 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 417. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 567. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 717. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 833. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 983. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1133. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 117 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Arrive in Indore
By bus: Bilaspur to Indore
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km Takes about 13h 53m. Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 625). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Indore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Indore. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~625 km Takes about 13h 53m. Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800.
- Arrive in Indore
By train: Bilaspur to Indore
The nearest railway stations are Kiratpur Sahib for Bilaspur and Indore Jn Bg for Indore. 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, 29h 21m in total: NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp (12326) 07:29 AM Kiratpur Sahib to 10:05 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Malwa Express (12920) 03:40 PM Ambala Cant Jn to 12:50 PM Indore Jn Bg — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 5h 35m wait)
- With one change, 30h 56m in total: Una-New Delhi Janshatabdi (12058) 05:54 AM Kiratpur Sahib to 08:30 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Malwa Express (12920) 03:40 PM Ambala Cant Jn to 12:50 PM Indore Jn Bg — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 7h 10m wait)
- With one change, 30h 56m in total: Una Chandigarh Haridwar Link Jan Shatabdi (12064) 05:54 AM Kiratpur Sahib to 08:30 AM Ambala Cant Jn, then Malwa Express (12920) 03:40 PM Ambala Cant Jn to 12:50 PM Indore Jn Bg — change at Ambala Cant Jn (about 7h 10m 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 1250 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,850 · Sedan ₹16,350 · SUV ₹21,400 · Innova / MUV ₹23,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,800
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,380 · AC Seater ₹2,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,280 · Third AC ₹1,780 · Second AC ₹2,530 · First AC ₹3,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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