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Ludhiana to Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ludhiana, Punjab to Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.

127 kmDistance
2.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹140
AC Seater₹230
Non-AC Sleeper₹200
AC Sleeper₹290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹410
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Train
Sleeper₹110
Economy₹160
Third AC₹210
Second AC₹280
First AC₹390
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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: Ludhiana to Bilaspur

127 km · ~2h 32m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ludhiana

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

  2. 127 km · 2h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bilaspur

    Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

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: Ludhiana to Bilaspur

127 km · ~2h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ludhiana

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

  2. Ludhiana → Bilaspur

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~127 km

    ~2h 49m|Tentative fare ₹140–₹410

  3. Arrive in Bilaspur

    Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

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

By Train: Ludhiana to Bilaspur

Nearest railway stations: Ludhiana Jn for Ludhiana, Kiratpur Sahib for Bilaspur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 7h 35m in total

Amritsar-Chandigarh Duronto Express#12242 · Duronto
07:12 AMBhatian
1h 30m12 stops
08:42 AMFatehgarh Sahib

Change trains at Fatehgarh Sahib — about 4h 44m wait

KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp#12325 · Superfast
01:26 PMFatehgarh Sahib
1h 21m11 stops
02:47 PMKiratpur Sahib

1 change · 8h 9m in total

Amritsar-NewDelhi Shatabdi#12014 · Shatabdi
06:38 AMBhatian
1h 32m14 stops
08:10 AMRajpura Jn

Change trains at Rajpura Jn — about 4h 42m wait

KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp#12325 · Superfast
12:52 PMRajpura Jn
1h 55m15 stops
02:47 PMKiratpur Sahib

1 change · 8h 26m in total

Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath#12204 · Garib Rath
06:21 AMBhatian
1h 43m15 stops
08:04 AMSambhu

Change trains at Sambhu — about 4h 38m wait

KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp#12325 · Superfast
12:42 PMSambhu
2h 5m16 stops
02:47 PMKiratpur Sahib

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.

Ludhiana to Bilaspur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ludhiana to Bilaspur is about 127 km by road, roughly 2.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 127 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹140 · AC Seater ₹230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹200 · AC Sleeper ₹290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹410
  • Train: Sleeper ₹110 · Economy ₹160 · Third AC ₹210 · Second AC ₹280 · First AC ₹390

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Ludhiana to Bilaspur. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Rahon40 km from Ludhiana

    Punjab

  2. Anandpur Sahib95 km from Ludhiana

    Punjab

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Things to Do in Bilaspur

Para-gliding

Before 1994, there was hardly any para-gliding or hang gliding pilot in Himachal Pradesh, excepting one, Roshan Lal Thakur from Manali, who had acquired some skill in…

Water and River Sports

Govind Sagar reservoir in Bilaspur (H.P.) with its 56 km length and nearly 3 km breadth, offers a variety of water sports activities in close collaboration with the…

Fort of Bachhretu

Magnificent and sweeping view of Gobind Sagar and the surrounding hills. The fort was constructed by Raja Ratan Chand of Bilaspur who ruled from 1355 to 1406.

Fort of Bahadurpur

The range derives its name from the Bahadurpur fort. Due to its comparatively greater height it receives occasional snow fall in winter.

Fort of Kotkahlur

Raja Bir Chand, an ancestor of Raja Kahal Chand, built a palace-cum-fort called Kot Kahlur. The state was called Kahlur till such time the seat of Government was…

Fort of Sariun

Played its usual role in the struggle between the erstwhile State of Bilaspur and Kangra during the minority rule of Mohan Chand. Nothing now remains of the fort except…

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Suggested Bilaspur Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bilaspur

  • Travel from Ludhiana to Bilaspur (about 2.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Bhakra Dam

Day 2Explore Bilaspur

  • Visit Gobind Sagar Lake
  • Visit Kandrour Bridge

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Deoli Fish Farm
  • Head back to Ludhiana
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