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Chhindwara to Bhilai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh to Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

350 kmDistance
7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹12,146
Ertiga₹15,453
Innova₹16,115
Innova Crysta₹19,872
Tempo Traveller (12)₹27,360

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹390
AC Seater₹630
Non-AC Sleeper₹560
AC Sleeper₹800
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,030
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹380
Third AC₹520
Second AC₹730
First AC₹1,010
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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: Chhindwara to Bhilai

350 km · ~7h 40m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chhindwara

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Balaghat

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Khairagarh

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 50 km · 1h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhilai

    Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

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: Chhindwara to Bhilai

350 km · ~7h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chhindwara

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhindwara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Chhindwara → Bhilai

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~350 km

    ~7h 47m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,030

    Usual tea / meal halts: Balaghat (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Bhilai

    Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

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

By Train: Chhindwara to Bhilai

Nearest railway stations: Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara, Bhilai Power House for Bhilai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h 2m in total

Chhindwara Ramakon Nagpur Passenger#58838 · Passenger
11:00 PMChhindwara Junction
5h 22m24 stops
04:22 AM+1dItwari

Change trains at Itwari — about 1h 26m wait

Bilaspur Rajdhani Express#12442 · Rajdhani
05:48 AMItwari
4h 14m39 stops
10:02 AMSaraswatinagar

1 change · 12h 23m in total

Chhindwara Nagpur Passenger#58836 · Passenger
05:25 PMChhindwara Junction
5h 44m24 stops
11:09 PMItwari

Change trains at Itwari — about 2h 29m wait

SainagarShirdi-Howrah Express#12573 · Superfast
01:38 AMItwari
4h 10m39 stops
05:48 AMSaraswatinagar

1 change · 12h 23m in total

Chhindwara Nagpur Passenger#58836 · Passenger
05:25 PMChhindwara Junction
6h 55m25 stops
12:20 AM+1dNagpur

Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 15m wait

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH SF Exp#12869 · Superfast
01:35 AMNagpur
4h 13m44 stops
05:48 AMSaraswatinagar

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.

Chhindwara to Bhilai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chhindwara to Bhilai is about 350 km by road, roughly 7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 350 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,146 · Ertiga ₹15,453 · Innova ₹16,115 · Innova Crysta ₹19,872 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹27,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹390 · AC Seater ₹630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,030
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹730 · First AC ₹1,010

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

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