How to travel from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal, India

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Bhopal is around 1,118km (695 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bhopal (BHO).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹12,815($160)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Bhopal Jn.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Bhopal.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Distance1,118km (695 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Visakhapatnam and Bhopal

There are several options for getting from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 21h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,815 ($160).

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Bhopal is around 1,118km (695 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 869km (540 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Visakhapatnam and Bhopal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹12,815 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Visakhapatnam and Bhopal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Visakhapatnam and Bhopal. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Simhachalam. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

Indian Railways run train services between Visakhapatnam and Bhopal. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 21h 35m, 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 Visakhapatnam and Bhopal. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bhopal (BHO). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Visakhapatnam and Bhopal. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and arrive at Bhopal (BHO) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and and arrive into Bhopal (BHO).

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 Visakhapatnam and Bhopal. The distance is around 1,118km (695 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹12,815 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Visakhapatnam and Bhopal

Transport options from Visakhapatnam to Bhopal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
₹12,815($160)
on demand1,962km (1,219 miles)
Train + 1 similar
21h 35m
₹1,195($15)
5 times a week1,223km (760 miles)
Train to Bhopal Jn21h 60m
₹955($12)
once daily1,388km (863 miles)
Drive
16h 30m
₹9,075($115)
on demand1,118km (695 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