How to travel from Indore to Jabalpur, India

The distance between Indore and Jabalpur is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Indore to Jabalpur by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Indore (IDR) to Jabalpur (JLR).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Jabalpur.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nadra Bus Stand then take the train to Itarsi Jn and then to Jabalpur.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jabalpur.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,560($95)
Operated by

Indore Cab Service

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Drive

Drive to Jabalpur.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance488km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Indore and Jabalpur

There are several options for getting from Indore to Jabalpur by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,765 ($85).

The distance between Indore and Jabalpur is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Indore and Jabalpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Indore to Jabalpur is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ₹6,765 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Indore and Jabalpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Indore and Jabalpur. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Indore and Jabalpur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 12h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Indore and Jabalpur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 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 Indore and Jabalpur. We recommend that you fly from Indore (IDR) to Jabalpur (JLR). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Indore and Jabalpur. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and arrive at Jabalpur (JLR). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Indore and Jabalpur with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Indore and Jabalpur. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and and arrive into Jabalpur (JLR). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Indore to Jabalpur typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and and arrive into Jabalpur (JLR).

The closest major airport to Jabalpur is Jabalpur Airport (JLR) (JLR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Jabalpur. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) and Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) 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 Indore and Jabalpur. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Indore to Jabalpur is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ₹6,765 ($85).

How do I get from Indore to Jabalpur

Compare travel optionsbetween Indore and Jabalpur

Transport options from Indore to Jabalpur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 50m
₹6,765($85)
every 20 mins458km (284 miles)
Train
12h 10m
₹320($4)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 30m
₹320($4)
once daily530km (329 miles)
Taxi
7h 10m
₹7,560($95)
on demand488km (303 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
₹4,615($58)
on demand488km (303 miles)

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Airports near Jabalpur

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

JLR
Jabalpur Airport (JLR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Jabalpur
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Jabalpur
BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
268km (166 miles) from Jabalpur