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Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, is extremely well-connected by air, rail, and road, making it a convenient destination for travelers from all parts of India. Whether you're heading here for business, pilgrimage, tribal tourism, or nature exploration, getting to Raipur is smooth and straightforward.

 

 By Air – Fastest & Easiest

 Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR)

  • Located 15 km from the city center in Mana, this is the only major airport in Chhattisgarh.
  • Connected to all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Pune, and more.
  • Regular flights by IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, Akasa Air, etc.

 Tip: From the airport, taxis and app-based cabs (like OLA/Uber) are available to reach anywhere in the city.

 

 By Train – Comfortable & Well-Connected

 Raipur Junction Railway Station (Station Code: R)

  • A major railway hub in central India under South East Central Railway Zone.
  • Connected to important cities such as:
    Delhi via Gondwana Express, Samta Express
    Mumbai via Howrah–Mumbai Mail, Gitanjali Express
    Kolkata via Samaleshwari Express, Shalimar–Udaipur Express
    Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and more.

 Tip: The station is centrally located and has auto, taxi, and city bus services just outside.

 

 By Road – Scenic & Well-Maintained Highways

Raipur is well-connected through a network of National Highways (NH-53, NH-30, NH-130) to nearby states and cities.

 Road Distances from Major Cities:

 City

 Distance

 Time by Road

 Route

Nagpur

280 km

~5.5 hrs

NH53

Bhilai

35 km

~45 mins

NH53

Bilaspur

115 km

~2.5 hrs

NH130

Jabalpur

285 km

~6 hrs

NH30

Vishakhapatnam

520 km

~10–11 hrs

NH30 + NH16

 Bus Services:

  • Frequent government (CGRTC, CSRTC) and private buses connect Raipur to:
    ✅ Bhilai, Durg, Bilaspur, Ambikapur, Jagdalpur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, etc.
  • AC sleeper, semi-sleeper, and non-AC buses available.
  • Main drop point: Pandri Bus Stand

 Tip: Book in advance via RedBus, Abhibus, or local counters, especially during festivals or holidays.

 

 Local Transport in Raipur

  • City buses, e-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and cab services (Ola, Uber) are easily available.
  • Raipur Metro (Lite Rail project) is under planning for the future.

 

 Summary: Best Way to Reach Raipur

 From

 Best Mode

 Approx. Time

Delhi/Mumbai

Flight / Train

2–2.5 hrs (flight) / ~20 hrs (train)

Kolkata

Train / Flight

~1.5 hrs (flight) / ~15–17 hrs (train)

Nagpur

Road / Train

~5.5 hrs

Bhilai/Bilaspur

Local train / Road

1–2.5 hrs

 

Would you like help planning your route to Raipur or figuring out how to get from Raipur to nearby destinations like Sirpur, Barnawapara, or Chitrakoot? Let me map it out for you!