Raipur to Chitrakote
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Raipur, Chhattisgarh to Chitrakote, Chhattisgarh.
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 Chitrakote
297 km · ~6h 16m · About 6h 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 KeskalAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChitrakoteChitrakote, 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: Raipur to Chitrakote
297 km · ~6h 36m · 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 → Chitrakote
AC Seater / Volvo · ~297 km
~6h 36m|Tentative fare ₹330–₹880
Usual tea / meal halts: Keskal (~170 km)
- Arrive in Chitrakote
Chitrakote, 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: Raipur to Chitrakote
Nearest railway stations: Raipur Jn for Raipur, Dilmili for Chitrakote.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 21h 27m in total
Change trains at Singapuram Road — about 1h 51m wait
1 change · 25h 46m in total
Change trains at Singapuram Road — about 6h 14m wait
1 change · 29h 55m in total
Change trains at Kottavalasa — about 9h 32m wait
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.
Raipur to Chitrakote: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Raipur to Chitrakote is about 297 km by road, roughly 5.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dhamtari.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 297 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 ₹330 · AC Seater ₹530 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹480 · AC Sleeper ₹680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹880
- Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹330 · Third AC ₹450 · Second AC ₹620 · First AC ₹860
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Raipur to Chitrakote. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Dhamtari80 km from Raipur
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