Erode to Indore
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1665 km
Approx Duration: 37 hrs
Route overview
Erode to Indore is about 1665 km by road, roughly 37 hours of travel time.
By car: Erode to Indore
About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Erode. 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.
- 116 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 416. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 566. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 716. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 833. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 983. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1133. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1249. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1399. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1549. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 20m of driving) — Arrive in Indore
By bus: Erode to Indore
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Erode. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Erode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Erode → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~833 km Takes about 18h 31m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 833). 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.
- change point 1 → Indore. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~833 km Takes about 18h 31m. Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380.
- Arrive in Indore
By train: Erode to Indore
The nearest railway stations are Erode Jn for Erode and Indore Jn Bg for Indore. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Ahilyanagari Express (16326) — departs 05:10 PM from Erode Jn, arrives 05:00 AM (+2 days) at Indore Jn Bg, 35h 50m
- With one change, 36h 32m in total: Swarna Jayanthi Express (12643) 12:58 AM Ingur to 06:35 AM Bhopal Jn, then Panchvalley Passenger (59386) 09:05 AM Bhopal Jn to 01:30 PM Indore Jn Bg — change at Bhopal Jn (about 2h 30m wait)
- With one change, 36h 32m in total: Millennium Expres (12645) 12:58 AM Ingur to 06:35 AM Bhopal Jn, then Panchvalley Passenger (59386) 09:05 AM Bhopal Jn to 01:30 PM Indore Jn Bg — change at Bhopal Jn (about 2h 30m wait)
- With one change, 36h 35m in total: Coimbatore-Chennai Central AC Duronto Express (12244) 04:25 PM Ingur to 07:10 PM Jolarpettai, then Ahilyanagari Express (16326) 07:50 PM Jolarpettai to 05:00 AM Indore Jn Bg — change at Jolarpettai (about 40m 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 1665 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,420 · Sedan ₹21,750 · SUV ₹28,460 · Innova / MUV ₹31,840 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹3,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,660 · AC Sleeper ₹3,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,710
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,360 · Second AC ₹3,360 · First AC ₹4,690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Erode
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- Erode to Hogenakkal
- Erode to Coimbatore
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- Erode to Ooty
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