Raipur to Bhandara
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raipur, Chhattisgarh to Bhandara, Maharashtra.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Raipur to Bhandara
267 km · ~5h 40m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Raipur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near DeoriAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhandaraBhandara, Maharashtra
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: Raipur to Bhandara
267 km · ~5h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Raipur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Raipur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Raipur → Bhandara
AC Seater / Volvo · ~267 km
~5h 56m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹800
Usual tea / meal halts: Deori (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bhandara
Bhandara, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Raipur to Bhandara
Nearest railway stations: Raipur Jn for Raipur, Bhandara Road for Bhandara.
Direct trains
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.
Raipur to Bhandara: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Raipur to Bhandara is about 267 km by road, roughly 5.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Rajnandgaon.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 267 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹430 · AC Sleeper ₹610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹800
- Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹560 · First AC ₹780
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 Raipur to Bhandara. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Bhilai35 km from Raipur
Chhattisgarh
- Rajnandgaon80 km from Raipur
Chhattisgarh
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Suggested Bhandara Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Bhandara
- Travel from Raipur to Bhandara (about 5.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Gosikhurd Dam
Day 2Explore Bhandara
- Visit Umred Paoni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit Nagardhan Fort
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Chorkhamara Reservoir
- Head back to Raipur
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