How to travel from Aurangabad to Bhopal, India

The distance between Aurangabad and Bhopal is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 8hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aurangabad to Bhopal by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Bhopal Jn.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bhopal.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,345($130)
Operated by

Aurangabad Taxi Services

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Drive

Drive to Bhopal.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aurangabad and Bhopal

There are several options for getting from Aurangabad to Bhopal by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,345 ($130).

The distance between Aurangabad and Bhopal is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (269 miles)

It takes around 11h 10m to get from Aurangabad and Bhopal by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aurangabad to Bhopal is to take a taxi which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx ₹10,345 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Aurangabad and Bhopal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aurangabad and Bhopal. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aurangabad and Bhopal with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 11h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Aurangabad and Bhopal. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aurangabad and Bhopal. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bhopal. instead which will take 8hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aurangabad to Bhopal. We recommend that you take the train to Bhopal Jn. instead which will take 11h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bhopal is Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bhopal. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR) (IDR) and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aurangabad and Bhopal. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aurangabad to Bhopal is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around ₹400 ($5).

How do I get from Aurangabad to Bhopal

Compare travel optionsbetween Aurangabad and Bhopal

Transport options from Aurangabad to Bhopal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
11h 10m
₹400($5)
once daily695km (432 miles)
Taxi
8hrs
₹10,345($130)
on demand542km (337 miles)
Drive
8hrs
₹5,095($64)
on demand542km (337 miles)

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Airports near Bhopal

The following major airports near Bhopal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bhopal
IDR
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Bhopal
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Bhopal