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Jabalpur to Bhopal

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

342 kmDistance
6.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹13,209
Ertiga₹16,800
Innova₹17,519
Innova Crysta₹21,610
Tempo Traveller (12)₹29,728

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹380
AC Seater₹620
Non-AC Sleeper₹550
AC Sleeper₹790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,010
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Train
Sleeper₹240
Economy₹370
Third AC₹510
Second AC₹710
First AC₹990
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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: Jabalpur to Bhopal

342 km · ~7h 10m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jabalpur

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Jaithari

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 192 km · 3h 50m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bhopal

    Bhopal, 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: Jabalpur to Bhopal

342 km · ~7h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Jabalpur

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

  2. Jabalpur → Bhopal

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~342 km

    ~7h 36m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,010

    Usual tea / meal halts: Jaithari (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Bhopal

    Bhopal, 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: Jabalpur to Bhopal

Nearest railway stations: Jabalpur for Jabalpur, Bhopal Jn for Bhopal.

Direct trains

DURG - BHOPAL Amarkantak SF Exp#12853 · Superfast
04:30 AMJabalpur
5h 34m38 stops
10:04 AMHabibganj
Jabalpur-HabibGanj Bhopal Jan Shatabdi#12062 · Jan Shatabdi
06:00 AMJabalpur
5h 35m34 stops
11:35 AMHabibganj
Jabalpur-Somnath Express#11464 · Express
12:00 PMJabalpur
6h 3m34 stops
06:03 PMHabibganj
Jabalpur-Bhopal Intercity#12530 · Superfast
04:10 PMJabalpur
5h 55m34 stops
10:05 PMHabibganj
Jabalpur-New Delhi Superfast Express#12192 · Superfast
05:45 PMJabalpur
5h 53m34 stops
11:38 PMHabibganj

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.

Jabalpur to Bhopal: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jabalpur to Bhopal is about 342 km by road, roughly 6.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 342 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹13,209 · Ertiga ₹16,800 · Innova ₹17,519 · Innova Crysta ₹21,610 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹29,728
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹550 · AC Sleeper ₹790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,010
  • Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹370 · Third AC ₹510 · Second AC ₹710 · First AC ₹990

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

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Things to Do in Bhopal

Sunset boating on Upper Lake (Bada Talab)

Take a paddle boat or motorboat out on the vast 11th-century man-made lake that gives Bhopal its nickname, the City of Lakes. The Van Vihar shoreline and Kamla Park…

1-2 hours

Walk-through safari at Van Vihar National Park

Van Vihar is a rare walk-and-drive national park within city limits, home to rescued tigers, leopards, sloth bears and gharials in large naturalistic enclosures. It…

2-3 hours

Tour the Taj-ul-Masajid

One of Asia's largest mosques, this pink-domed 19th-century structure was commissioned by Begum Shah Jahan and has a vast marble courtyard, tall minarets and an…

45 minutes - 1 hour

Browse the tribal artifacts at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav…

This open-air Museum of Man recreates full-scale tribal dwellings from across India, gathered from Madhya Pradesh's Gond, Bhil and Baiga communities among others.…

1.5-2 hours

Shop for Bhopali batua purses and lac bangles in Chowk Bazaar

The old walled-city market around Chowk and Ibrahimpura is where Bhopal's signature zardozi-embroidered batua clutch bags and stacks of lac (resin) bangles are made and…

1-2 hours

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Suggested Bhopal Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Morning visit to Upper Lake (Bhojtal) for boat ride and scenic views
  • Explore Van Vihar National Park - a zoological park adjacent to the lake
  • Visit Bharat Bhavan - a multi-arts complex and museum

Day 2Day 2

  • Visit Taj-ul-Masajid - one of Asia's largest mosques
  • Explore Shaukat Mahal and Gohar Mahal - architectural marvels
  • Tour the Tribal Museum to learn about indigenous cultures

Day 3Day 3

  • Day trip to Bhimbetka Rock Shelters (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Explore the ancient rock paintings dating back to Paleolithic era
  • Visit Sanchi Stupas on the way back - another UNESCO site

Extend Your Trip

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

Bhopal → Sanchi

About 55 km by road

Bhopal → Bhimbetka

About 55 km by road

Bhopal → Vidisha

About 65 km by road

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