Bengaluru to Dhar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bengaluru, Karnataka to Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1427 km
Approx Duration: 31.7 hrs
Route overview
Bengaluru to Dhar is about 1427 km by road, roughly 31.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Bengaluru to Dhar
About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bengaluru. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 57 km (about 1h 8m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 357. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 507. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 657. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 57 km (about 1h 8m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 714. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 864. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1014. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 57 km (about 1h 8m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1070. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1220. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1370. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 57 km (about 1h 8m of driving) — Arrive in Dhar
By bus: Bengaluru to Dhar
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bengaluru. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bengaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bengaluru → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~714 km Takes about 15h 52m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 714). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dhar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dhar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~714 km Takes about 15h 52m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,050.
- Arrive in Dhar
By train: Bengaluru to Dhar
The nearest railway stations are Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru and Mhow (about 49 km away) for Dhar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 35h in total: Karnataka Express (12627) 07:20 PM Bangalore City Jn to 07:30 PM Khandwa, then Akola Mhow Passenger (52994) 02:45 AM Khandwa to 06:20 AM Mhow — change at Khandwa (about 7h 15m wait)
- With one change, 38h 55m in total: Karnataka Express (12627) 07:20 PM Bangalore City Jn to 07:30 PM Khandwa, then Khandwa Ujjain Passenger Express (52992) 06:45 AM Khandwa to 10:15 AM Haranya Kheri — change at Khandwa (about 11h 15m wait)
- With one change, 40h 30m in total: Karnataka Express (12627) 07:20 PM Bangalore City Jn to 07:30 PM Khandwa, then Akola Mhow Fast Passenger (52988) 07:20 AM Khandwa to 11:50 AM Mhow — change at Khandwa (about 11h 50m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1427 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,800 · Sedan ₹18,650 · SUV ₹24,410 · Innova / MUV ₹27,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,690
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,570 · AC Seater ₹2,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,280 · AC Sleeper ₹3,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,050
- Train: Sleeper ₹890 · Economy ₹1,460 · Third AC ₹2,030 · Second AC ₹2,880 · First AC ₹4,030
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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