How to travel from Jabalpur to Indore, India

The distance between Jabalpur and Indore is around 456km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,765($85)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Indore Jn Bg.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Itarsi Jn and then to Bhopal Jn then take the bus to Choti Gwaltoli.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Indore.

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

Meraz Travels

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Drive

Drive to Indore.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jabalpur and Indore

There are several options for getting from Jabalpur to Indore by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,765 ($85).

The distance between Jabalpur and Indore is around 456km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Jabalpur and Indore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jabalpur to Indore is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ₹6,765 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Jabalpur and Indore, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Jabalpur and Indore. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jabalpur and Indore with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 14hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Jabalpur and Indore. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14hrs, 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 Jabalpur and Indore. We recommend that you fly from Jabalpur (JLR) to Indore (IDR). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jabalpur and Indore. Flights depart from Jabalpur (JLR) and arrive at Indore (IDR). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Jabalpur and Indore with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Jabalpur and Indore. Flights depart from Jabalpur (JLR) and and arrive into Indore (IDR). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Jabalpur to Indore typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Jabalpur (JLR) 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 Jabalpur and Indore. The distance is around 487km (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 Jabalpur to Indore is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ₹6,765 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jabalpur and Indore

Transport options from Jabalpur to Indore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
₹6,765($85)
every 20 mins456km (284 miles)
Train
14hrs
₹320($4)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 55m
₹1,115($14)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Taxi
7h 10m
₹7,560($95)
on demand487km (303 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
₹4,615($58)
on demand487km (303 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