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Coimbatore to Indore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

1698 kmDistance
34 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹65,119
Ertiga₹82,948
Innova₹86,513
Innova Crysta₹1,06,592
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,47,132

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,870
AC Seater₹3,060
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,720
AC Sleeper₹3,910
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,800
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Train
Sleeper₹1,050
Economy₹1,730
Third AC₹2,410
Second AC₹3,430
First AC₹4,780
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Coimbatore to Indore

1698 km · ~36h 38m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Coimbatore

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 425

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 575

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 725

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 849

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 999

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1149

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1274

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1424

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1574

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 125 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Indore

    Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Coimbatore to Indore

1698 km · ~37h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Coimbatore

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Coimbatore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~849 km

    ~18h 52m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,430

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 849)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Indore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Indore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~849 km

    ~18h 52m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,430

  5. Arrive in Indore

    Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Coimbatore to Indore

Nearest railway stations: Coimbatore North for Coimbatore, Indore Jn Bg for Indore.

Direct trains

Ahilyanagari Express#16326 · Express
03:23 PMCoimbatore North
37h 37m309 stops
05:00 AM+2dIndore Jn Bg

Other options with a change

1 change · 37h 45m in total

Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
11:45 PMCoimbatore Jn
30h 50m236 stops
06:35 AM+2dBhopal Jn

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 2h 30m wait

Panchvalley Passenger#59386 · Passenger
09:05 AMBhopal Jn
4h 25m26 stops
01:30 PMIndore Jn Bg

1 change · 37h 45m in total

Millennium Expres#12645 · Superfast
11:45 PMCoimbatore Jn
30h 50m236 stops
06:35 AM+2dBhopal Jn

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 2h 30m wait

Panchvalley Passenger#59386 · Passenger
09:05 AMBhopal Jn
4h 25m26 stops
01:30 PMIndore Jn Bg

1 change · 37h 55m in total

Coimbatore-Chennai Central AC Duronto Express#12244 · Duronto
03:05 PMCoimbatore Jn
5h 34m53 stops
08:39 PMWalajah Road Jn

Change trains at Walajah Road Jn — about 41m wait

Ahilyanagari Express#16326 · Express
09:20 PMWalajah Road Jn
31h 40m253 stops
05:00 AM+2dIndore Jn Bg

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Coimbatore to Indore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Coimbatore to Indore is about 1698 km by road, roughly 34 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1698 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹65,119 · Ertiga ₹82,948 · Innova ₹86,513 · Innova Crysta ₹1,06,592 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,47,132
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,870 · AC Seater ₹3,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,720 · AC Sleeper ₹3,910 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,050 · Economy ₹1,730 · Third AC ₹2,410 · Second AC ₹3,430 · First AC ₹4,780

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Indore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Coimbatore to Indore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. BR Hills135 km from Coimbatore

    Karnataka

  2. Mandya220 km from Coimbatore

    Karnataka

  3. Ballari595 km from Coimbatore

    Karnataka

  4. Dharashiv1040 km from Coimbatore

    Maharashtra

  5. Jalna1285 km from Coimbatore

    Maharashtra

  6. Bhusawal1460 km from Coimbatore

    Maharashtra

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Things to Do in Indore

Eat your way through Sarafa Bazaar's night food market

By day this is Indore's jewelry market; after 9pm the same lane transforms into a legendary open-air food street where vendors sell garadu, bhutte ka kees, jalebi fried…

1.5-2 hours

Snack crawl down Chappan Dukan (56 Shops)

This purpose-built food street packs 56-plus shops selling Indori staples like poha-jalebi, sabudana khichdi and namkeen into one walkable lane, making it the easiest…

1-1.5 hours

Catch the evening light and sound show at Rajwada Palace

The seven-story Holkar dynasty palace facing Indore's old city square blends Maratha, Mughal and French architectural styles across its wooden upper floors, and the…

1 hour

Explore Lal Bagh Palace's European interiors

Built by the Holkars in the late 19th century, this palace was deliberately styled after European stately homes, complete with a replica of Buckingham Palace's gates,…

1-1.5 hours

Visit Kanch Mandir, the Jain temple built entirely of glass and mirror

Every wall, ceiling and pillar inside this late-19th-century Digambar Jain temple is inlaid with cut glass, mirrorwork and glass mosaics depicting Jain moral tales,…

30-45 minutes

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Suggested Indore Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Morning visit to Rajwada Palace - the historic Holkar palace
  • Explore Lal Bagh Palace - European-style architecture
  • Visit Kanch Mandir - temple made of glass and mirrors

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit Khajrana Ganesh Temple - one of the most famous Ganesh temples
  • Day trip to Patalpani Falls - scenic waterfall
  • Explore Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary

Day 3Day 3

  • Visit Maheshwar - day trip to the historic town
  • Explore Ahilya Fort and Narmada Ghats
  • Watch Maheshwari saree weaving

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