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C Shivaji Maharaj T to Bilaspur Jn Trains

Q: What classes are available on C Shivaji Maharaj T to Bilaspur Jn trains?

Trains on this route offer various classes including Sleeper (SL), Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A), First AC (1A), Chair Car (CC), and more depending on the train.

16 direct trains between C Shivaji Maharaj T (CSMT) and Bilaspur Jn (BSP) — fastest covers it in 16h 35m, cheapest from ₹590.

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16Total trains

3Run daily

1195km

16h 35mFastest

₹590From (SL)

🎯 Route insight: For speed, take HOWRAH DURONTO (16h 35m). For budget, the SL class on this route starts at ₹590. Premium-class travellers should book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks; sleeper-class WL on this corridor often clears in the chart.

Train No.	Train Name	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Classes	Runs On
12809	HOWRAH MAIL	21:10	18:10	21h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12859	GITANJALI EXP	06:00	01:25	19h 25m	2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12869	CSMT HOWRAH EXP	11:05	07:45	20h 40m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Sun
12261	HOWRAH DURONTO	17:15	09:50	16h 35m	1A, 2A, 3A	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
01001	LTT SRC SF SPL	20:15	16:35	20h 20m	2A, 3E, SL	Tue
12101	JNANESHWARI EXP	20:35	16:05	19h 30m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
12151	LTT SHM SF EXP	20:35	16:35	20h 00m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Thu
12811	HATIA EXPRESS	00:15	20:05	19h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Mon, Sun
12879	LTT BBS EXPRESS	00:15	20:05	19h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed, Sat
18029	LTT SHALIMAR EXP	22:00	21:50	23h 50m	2A, 3A, SL	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
01149	BIRD-SGTY MIXED TOD	22:48	22:50	24h 02m		Thu
20821	PUNE SRC HUMSAFR	13:05	07:30	18h 25m	3A	Mon
22357	LTT GAYA SF EXP	13:15	07:30	18h 15m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Fri
22865	LTT PURI EXPRESS	00:15	20:05	19h 50m	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL	Thu
08610	LTT HTE SPECIAL	05:00	07:45	26h 45m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Wed
22511	KARMABHOOMI EXP	13:15	07:30	18h 15m	1A, 2A, 3A, SL	Tue

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many trains run from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Bilaspur Jn?

There are 16 direct trains between C Shivaji Maharaj T (CSMT) and Bilaspur Jn (BSP), of which 3 run daily.

Which is the fastest train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Bilaspur Jn?

HOWRAH DURONTO (12261) is the fastest, covering the route in 16h 35m (1195 km).

What is the cheapest fare from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Bilaspur Jn?

The lowest base fare is ₹590 in SL class. Tatkal and dynamic-fare trains may cost more depending on demand and booking date.

How do I check seat availability from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Bilaspur Jn?

Visit Ghumo, select your travel date, and view real-time CNF/RAC/WL availability for all classes (SL, 3A, 2A, 1A, CC, EC) and quotas (GN, TQ, PT). The arrow buttons (‹ ›) flip dates without re-running the search.

What classes are available on C Shivaji Maharaj T to Bilaspur Jn trains?

Available classes on this route: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL.

When should I book to get a confirmed ticket?

For premium classes (1A/2A/3A) on this route, book 60+ days ahead during festival/holiday weeks. For Sleeper, mid-week travel typically clears WL in the chart even when booked 2–3 weeks ahead. Use Waitlist Prediction to get specific odds for your train and date.