Ratlam to Bhopal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh to Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Ratlam to Bhopal
316 km · ~6h 39m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Ratlam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MaksiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
166 km · 3h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhopalBhopal, 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: Ratlam to Bhopal
316 km · ~7h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ratlam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ratlam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ratlam → Bhopal
AC Seater / Volvo · ~316 km
~7h 1m|Tentative fare ₹350–₹930
Usual tea / meal halts: Shajapur (~170 km)
- 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: Ratlam to Bhopal
Nearest railway stations: Ratlam Jn for Ratlam, Bhopal Jn for Bhopal.
Direct trains
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.
Ratlam to Bhopal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ratlam to Bhopal is about 316 km by road, roughly 6.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Ujjain.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 316 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,281 · Ertiga ₹15,599 · Innova ₹16,263 · Innova Crysta ₹20,081 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹27,544
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹350 · AC Seater ₹570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹510 · AC Sleeper ₹730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹930
- Train: Sleeper ₹220 · Economy ₹350 · Third AC ₹470 · Second AC ₹660 · First AC ₹910
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 Bhopal.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Ratlam to Bhopal. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ujjain100 km from Ratlam
Hotels in Bhopal
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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
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
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