Sasaram to Ratlam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sasaram, Bihar to Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1205 km
Approx Duration: 26.8 hrs
Route overview
Sasaram to Ratlam is about 1205 km by road, roughly 26.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Sasaram to Ratlam
About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sasaram. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 402. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 552. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 702. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 803. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 953. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1103. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Arrive in Ratlam
By bus: Sasaram to Ratlam
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Sasaram. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sasaram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sasaram → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~603 km Takes about 13h 24m. Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 603). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ratlam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ratlam. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~603 km Takes about 13h 24m. Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740.
- Arrive in Ratlam
By train: Sasaram to Ratlam
The nearest railway stations are Sasaram for Sasaram and Ratlam Jn for Ratlam. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Asansol Ahmedabad (Weekly) SF Express (12942) — departs 01:12 AM from Sasaram, arrives 10:30 PM at Ratlam Jn, 21h 18m
- HOWRAH - GANDHIDHAM Garbha Exp (12938) — departs 07:33 AM from Sasaram, arrives 04:30 AM (+1 day) at Ratlam Jn, 20h 57m
- With one change, 20h 12m in total: Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (22811) 12:03 AM Son Nagar to 08:11 AM Tundla Jn, then Varanasi Okha Weekly Express (19570) 08:55 AM Tundla Jn to 08:15 PM Bildi — change at Tundla Jn (about 44m wait)
- With one change, 20h 12m in total: BHUBANESWAR - NEW DELHI RAJDHANI Express (22823) 12:03 AM Son Nagar to 08:11 AM Tundla Jn, then Varanasi Okha Weekly Express (19570) 08:55 AM Tundla Jn to 08:15 PM Bildi — change at Tundla Jn (about 44m wait)
- With one change, 20h 44m in total: Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12301) 11:31 PM Son Nagar to 07:26 AM Hirangaon, then Varanasi Okha Weekly Express (19570) 08:37 AM Hirangaon to 08:15 PM Bildi — change at Hirangaon (about 1h 11m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1205 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,360 · Sedan ₹15,770 · SUV ₹20,640 · Innova / MUV ₹23,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,810
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,330 · AC Seater ₹2,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,930 · AC Sleeper ₹2,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹750 · Economy ₹1,240 · Third AC ₹1,720 · Second AC ₹2,440 · First AC ₹3,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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