How to travel from Aurangabad to Indore, India

The distance between Aurangabad and Indore is around 408km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aurangabad to Indore by train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IndoreAurangabad if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Indore (IDR).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,850($175)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Ujjain Jn and then to Indore Jn Bg.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Indore.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,165($90)
Operated by

Aurangabad Taxi Services

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Drive

Drive to Indore.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance408km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aurangabad and Indore

There are several options for getting from Aurangabad to Indore by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹13,850 ($175).

The distance between Aurangabad and Indore is around 408km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (199 miles)

It takes around 16h 50m to get from Aurangabad and Indore by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aurangabad to Indore is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₹13,850 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Aurangabad and Indore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aurangabad and Indore. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aurangabad to Indore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ujjain Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Aurangabad and Indore. Trains depart once a week and will take around 16h 50m, 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 Indore. We recommend that you fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Indore (IDR). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aurangabad and Indore. Flights depart from Aurangabad (IXU) and arrive at Indore (IDR) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Aurangabad to Indore. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aurangabad to Indore typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Aurangabad (IXU) and and arrive into Indore (IDR).

The closest major airport to Indore is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR) (IDR) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Indore. Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) (AMD) 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 Indore. The distance is around 408km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aurangabad to Indore is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 50m and will usually cost around ₹555 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aurangabad and Indore

Transport options from Aurangabad to Indore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
₹13,850($175)
every 20 mins796km (495 miles)
Train
16h 50m
₹555($7)
once a week941km (585 miles)
Taxi
5h 55m
₹7,165($90)
on demand408km (254 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
₹3,900($49)
on demand408km (254 miles)

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Airports near Indore

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

IDR
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Indore
BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Indore
AMD
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
International Airport
Distance
335km (208 miles) from Indore