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Indore to Maheshwar

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

87 kmDistance
1.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹100
AC Seater₹160
Non-AC Sleeper₹140
AC Sleeper₹200
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹290
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Train
Sleeper₹80
Economy₹120
Third AC₹150
Second AC₹200
First AC₹270
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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: Indore to Maheshwar

87 km · ~1h 44m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Indore

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Maheshwar

    Maheshwar, 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: Indore to Maheshwar

87 km · ~1h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Indore

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

  2. Indore → Maheshwar

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~87 km

    ~1h 56m|Tentative fare ₹100–₹290

  3. Arrive in Maheshwar

    Maheshwar, 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: Indore to Maheshwar

Nearest railway stations: Indore Jn Bg for Indore, Mhow (about 46 km away) for Maheshwar.

Direct trains

Mhow Indore Fast Passenger#52968 · Passenger
05:15 AMMhow
5m1 stops
05:20 AMHaranya Kheri
Mhow Ujjain Passenger#52990 · Passenger
06:50 AMMhow
5m1 stops
06:55 AMHaranya Kheri
Mhow Ratlam Fast Passenger#52962 · Passenger
07:20 AMMhow
6m1 stops
07:26 AMHaranya Kheri
Mhow-Indore Passenger#52978 · Passenger
09:10 AMMhow
5m1 stops
09:15 AMHaranya Kheri
Khandwa Ujjain Passenger Express#52992 · Passenger
10:10 AMMhow
5m1 stops
10:15 AMHaranya Kheri

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.

Indore to Maheshwar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Indore to Maheshwar is about 87 km by road, roughly 1.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 87 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹100 · AC Seater ₹160 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹140 · AC Sleeper ₹200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹290
  • Train: Sleeper ₹80 · Economy ₹120 · Third AC ₹150 · Second AC ₹200 · First AC ₹270

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

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Things to Do in Maheshwar

Watch Maheshwari sarees being woven at Rehwa Society

This workshop and weaving cooperative, founded to revive the town's centuries-old handloom tradition, lets visitors watch artisans throw the shuttle on wooden looms…

45 minutes - 1 hour

Take a sunset boat ride past the Ahilya Fort ghats

A rowboat out onto the Narmada from Maheshwar's stone ghats offers the classic view back at the fort walls and temple spires stacked above the riverbank, especially…

30-45 minutes

Explore Ahilya Fort, seat of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar

This riverside fort-palace was the residence and administrative seat of the 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar, revered for her just rule, and parts of it now…

1-1.5 hours

Join the evening aarti at Maheshwar's stone ghats

The wide, temple-lined ghats built during Ahilyabai's reign host a nightly river aarti, smaller in scale than Ujjain's but set against one of the most photogenic…

30-45 minutes

Visit Baneshwar Mahadev temple on the river island

A small Shiva temple sits on a rocky island in the middle of the Narmada, reached by boat, and local belief holds that its lingam marks the exact center point of the…

30 minutes

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Suggested Maheshwar Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Maheshwar
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Maheshwar

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Maheshwar
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Maheshwar
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Maheshwar trip and see the full Indore → Maheshwar → next stop route.

Maheshwar → Dhar

About 70 km by road

Maheshwar → Omkareshwar

About 75 km by road

Maheshwar → Dewas

About 130 km by road

Maheshwar → Ujjain

About 145 km by road

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