Bus hire in Bhopal costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A 2-day Bhopal–Ujjain round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹30,200–40,700.
Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh, is the starting point of 27 group-trip routes on Yippigo, each with its own distance, drive time and fares. From here they reach hill stations such as Pachmarhi and Shimla, pilgrimage towns such as Ujjain, Omkareshwar and Pavagadh, heritage sites such as Khajuraho, Chittorgarh and Gwalior and wildlife and nature spots such as Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur), Kanha and Bandhavgarh. The nearest getaway on the list is Pachmarhi; the farthest is Shimla.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare on trips from Bhopal, from the tables below.
Fits your group
AC Coach 40–49 seater
36–49 seats
₹15,000–20,200for a full day (250 km)
Bhopal → Ujjain
₹30,200–40,700
AC Coach 40–49 seater · 196 km one way · 2 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Bus sizes and rates in Bhopal
Rate per km with driver, and what one full day of hire costs. Bhopal has no rate card of its own yet: these are the national catalog bands every city page uses. Operators can set seasonal rates for Diwali, Navratri, the wedding season and the summer vacation, so quotes in those weeks can run above the bands shown here.
Bus rates in Bhopal
Vehicle
Seats
Rate per km
Full day (250 km)
Mini Bus 28–35 seater
27–35
₹40–55
₹11,000–15,000
AC Coach 40–49 seater
36–49
₹55–75
₹15,000–20,200
AC Coach 50–56 seater
50–56
₹65–85
₹17,600–22,800
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What groups in Bhopal hire buses for
Mini buses and coaches from Bhopal are priced on the route pages for Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Khajuraho and Chittorgarh. City-to-city runs to Indore, Nagpur and Vadodara are on the list too, for weddings and office groups. For a wedding, a school or an office trip, one request can cover several vehicles and several days; operators quote each one line by line.
Pickup areas operators cover
your home, hotel or office, railway stations, bus stations, the nearest airport
Nearby towns
Dewas, Sagar, Indore, Khandwa
Popular trips from Bhopal
Round trips with driver, priced for each bus size.
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Bus by seat size in Bhopal
A full day is 250 km with driver, driver allowance and 5% GST; per person assumes every seat is filled (indicative, Oct 2026).
35-seater bus in Bhopal
Mini Bus 28–35 seater · ₹40–55/km
Full day
₹11,000–15,000
Per person
₹310–430
To Ujjain, 2 days
₹22,400–30,200· ₹640–860 each
Groups of 27 to 35 in one vehicle, where two tempo travellers would split the group.
Luggage: Mini buses have less luggage space than full-size coaches; ask whether there is a hold or a rear rack.
AC: AC and non-AC mini buses are both common; say which you want in the request.
Typical uses: School and college trips; Society picnics; Office outings and plant visits.
45-seater bus in Bhopal
AC Coach 40–49 seater · ₹55–75/km
Full day
₹15,000–20,200
Per person
₹330–450
To Ujjain, 2 days
₹30,200–40,700· ₹670–900 each
Groups of 36 to 49 in a full-size coach with 2+2 pushback seats.
Luggage: Full-size coaches carry bags in a hold under the floor, so multi-day trips with a suitcase each are easy.
AC: AC coaches are the norm for long trips; non-AC is cheaper for short local runs.
Typical uses: Wedding guests and baraat; Yatras and pilgrimage groups; School trips and company offsites.
50-seater bus in Bhopal
AC Coach 50–56 seater · ₹65–85/km
Full day
₹17,600–22,800
Per person
₹350–460
To Ujjain, 2 days
₹35,500–46,000· ₹710–920 each
Groups of 50 to 56: the largest seater coach, for a full school class, a wedding party or a large yatra.
Luggage: Under-floor hold, as on other full-size coaches; check parking at each stop, since the largest coaches may stop outside town.
AC: Usually AC with 2+2 seating; confirm the seat count, as 50- and 56-seat layouts both exist.
Typical uses: Weddings and large events; Whole-class school trips; Large pilgrimage groups.
Good to know
19 of the 27 routes from Bhopal cross into Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: the vehicle's permit must cover each state, and state entry tax is added on the quote.
Udaipur: Summer afternoons are very hot.
Jaipur: May and June are extremely hot.
Hotels at Udaipur are busiest in December and January; post your trip early for those weeks.
Hill routes such as Pachmarhi take longer than their km suggest: each route page gives the drive time.
AC or non-AC, and 2+2 pushback seating on long routes.
A luggage hold for multi-day trips; mini buses have less space.
Parking at the venue or temple: full-size coaches may stop outside town.
Whether tolls, parking and state entry tax are in the quote or extra.
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Operators for Bhopal
Approved operators who take groups to Bhopal. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
₹40–85 per km in October 2026, depending on size: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹40–55, AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹55–75, AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹65–85. Operators bill at least 250 km a day, plus ₹500 a day driver allowance, ₹300 a night halt and 5% GST.
What does a full day with driver cost in Bhopal?
For 250 km in a day, including the driver allowance and GST: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹11,000–15,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹17,600–22,800 (indicative, Oct 2026). Tolls and parking are extra.
What is the bus fare from Bhopal to Ujjain?
Ujjain is 196 km from Bhopal by road. A 2-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹30,200–40,700, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Bhopal?
No verified operator with buses of its own is based within 75 km of Bhopal yet. You can still post your trip: Yippigo invites up to 6 of the nearest verified operators to quote.
Which bus fits my group?
30 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 40 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 56 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 80 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
How much does a 35-seater bus cost in Bhopal?
₹11,000–15,000 for a full day of 250 km with driver (indicative, Oct 2026), about ₹310–430 per person with all 35 seats filled. A 2-day Bhopal–Ujjain round trip is ₹22,400–30,200, about ₹640–860 each.
How much does a 45-seater bus cost in Bhopal?
₹15,000–20,200 for a full day of 250 km with driver (indicative, Oct 2026), about ₹330–450 per person with all 45 seats filled. A 2-day Bhopal–Ujjain round trip is ₹30,200–40,700, about ₹670–900 each. It is priced in the AC Coach 40–49 seater band.
How much does a 50-seater bus cost in Bhopal?
₹17,600–22,800 for a full day of 250 km with driver (indicative, Oct 2026), about ₹350–460 per person with all 50 seats filled. A 2-day Bhopal–Ujjain round trip is ₹35,500–46,000, about ₹710–920 each. It is priced in the AC Coach 50–56 seater band.
Hire a bus in Bhopal
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