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Durgapur to Bhilai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Durgapur, West Bengal to Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

860 kmDistance
17.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹9560
Sedan₹11280
SUV₹14770
Innova / MUV₹16540
Tempo Traveller₹19220
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹950
AC Seater₹1550
Non-AC Sleeper₹1380
AC Sleeper₹1980
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2460
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Train
Sleeper₹550
Economy₹890
Third AC₹1230
Second AC₹1750
First AC₹2440
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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: Durgapur to Bhilai

860 km · ~18h 32m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Durgapur

    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. 130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 430

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 580

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 730

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

  7. 130 km · 2h 36m 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: Durgapur to Bhilai

860 km · ~19h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Durgapur

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

  2. Durgapur → Bhilai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~860 km

    ~19h 7m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  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: Durgapur to Bhilai

Nearest railway stations: Durgapur for Durgapur, Bhilai Power House for Bhilai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 15h 51m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express#12274 · Duronto
04:07 AMRaniganj
1h 53m40 stops
06:00 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 20m wait

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
08:20 AMHowrah Jn
11h 38m141 stops
07:58 PMDurg

1 change · 16h 1m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express#12274 · Duronto
04:07 AMRaniganj
1h 53m40 stops
06:00 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 20m wait

HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp#12222 · Duronto
08:20 AMHowrah Jn
11h 48m141 stops
08:08 PMDurg

1 change · 16h 37m in total

Patna-Howrah Jan Shatabdi#12024 · Jan Shatabdi
11:00 AMRaniganj
2h 16m36 stops
01:16 PMBelanagar

Change trains at Belanagar — about 47m wait

Kamakhya-Mumbai LTT Karmabhoomi Express#15612 · Express
02:03 PMBelanagar
13h 34m135 stops
03:37 AM+1dDurg

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

Durgapur to Bhilai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Durgapur to Bhilai is about 860 km by road, roughly 17.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 860 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,560 · Sedan ₹11,280 · SUV ₹14,770 · Innova / MUV ₹16,540 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,220
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹950 · AC Seater ₹1,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · AC Sleeper ₹1,980 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,460
  • Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹890 · Third AC ₹1,230 · Second AC ₹1,750 · First AC ₹2,440

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

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