How to travel from Thane to Indore, India

The distance between Thane and Indore is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Thane to Indore by train, subway, plane, bus 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 and Plane

Take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Western Express Highway then fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Indore (IDR).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,085($89)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Indore Jn Bg.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Indore Choithram Square.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Purple Bus

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Drive

Drive to Indore.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thane and Indore

There are several options for getting from Thane to Indore by train, subway, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,085 ($89).

The distance between Thane and Indore is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Thane and Indore by train, subway and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thane to Indore is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₹7,085 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Thane and Indore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thane and Indore. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thane to Indore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Parel and Mumbai Central. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Thane and Indore. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 11h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thane and Indore. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thane to Indore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in S T Stand and Mumbai Borivali. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Purple Bus run regular bus services between Thane and Indore. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thane to Indore. We recommend that you take the train to Ghatkopar and then to Western Express Highway then fly from Mumbai (BOM) to Indore (IDR). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Thane and Indore. The distance is around 557km (346 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 Thane to Indore is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₹7,085 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thane and Indore

Transport options from Thane to Indore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 20m
₹7,085($89)
every 20 mins538km (334 miles)
Train
11h 55m
₹635($8)
twice a week843km (524 miles)
Bus
15h 50m
₹1,590($20)
every 3 hours605km (376 miles)
Drive
8hrs
₹4,535($57)
on demand557km (346 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