Bhopal to Indore by tempo traveller or bus

Indore is a city destination in Madhya Pradesh, ≈ 208 km from Bhopal. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Bhopal to Indore is ≈ 208 km by road, 4–5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A 2-day round trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹14,000–17,100, and ₹30,200–40,700 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 208 km
estimated
Drive time
4–5 h
group vehicle
Plan for
2 to 3 days
most groups
Round trip
~458 km
within the state
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Bhopal to Indore fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over 2 days, about 458 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Bhopal to Indore: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹9,800–12,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹18,200–23,400Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹22,400–30,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹35,500–46,000Get quotes

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. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

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What to see in Indore

India's cleanest city, famous for street food, with Omkareshwar and Mandu nearby

  1. Day 1

    Indore and its food

    • Rajwada
    • Lal Bagh Palace
    • Khajrana Ganesh
    • Sarafa night food market

  2. Day 2

    Omkareshwar or Mandu

    • Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga on the Narmada
    • or the Mandu ruins and Jahaz Mahal

Best time to go

October to March.

Where groups stay

  • Vijay Nagar: Modern hotels

Add to the trip: around Indore

Distances are estimated from the map.

Good to know

  • Quotes usually include fuel, driver, and his food and stay. Tolls, parking and state taxes are listed separately. Yippigo shows each quote line by line.
  • Sarafa comes alive after 9 pm; go hungry.

Questions groups ask

How far is Indore from Bhopal by road?

≈ 208 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 458 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 4–5 hours with tea and meal stops.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Bhopal to Indore?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹11,900–15,000 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹14,000–17,100 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹16,100–20,300 (Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater), indicative, October 2026. That covers vehicle hire, the driver allowance, night halts and 5% GST; tolls and parking are extra.

How much does a bus from Bhopal to Indore cost?

For a 2-day round trip with driver: ₹22,400–30,200 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹30,200–40,700 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹35,500–46,000 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Indore?

Most groups make it 2 to 3 days. With an extra day you can add Dewas and Ujjain. Best time to go: October to March.

Which vehicle suits my group?

Up to 7 people fit an SUV or Innova; 9–26 a tempo traveller; 27–35 a mini bus; 36–56 a full-size coach. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

How do I get exact prices?

Post your dates and group size on Yippigo. Up to 6 verified operators near Bhopal are invited to quote, aiming for 3 quotes: vehicle, driver, tolls and permits line by line. You compare and pay the operator you choose an advance (20–30%) directly.

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