Bhopal to Pachmarhi by tempo traveller or bus

Pachmarhi is a hill station destination in Madhya Pradesh, ≈ 167 km from Bhopal. Tell us your dates and group size and verified operators send you itemised quotes to compare.

Bhopal to Pachmarhi is ≈ 167 km by road, 5–6 hours in a tempo traveller or bus. A day trip in a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹9,800–12,100, and ₹21,700–29,400 in a 49-seater coach (as of Oct 2026).

Distance
≈ 167 km
estimated
Drive time
5–6 h
group vehicle
Plan for
a day trip
or 2 days to see more
Round trip
~367 km
within the state
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Bhopal to Pachmarhi fare by vehicle

Round trip with driver over one day, about 367 km in all. Pick a vehicle to get exact quotes.

Bhopal to Pachmarhi: indicative fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 dayQuotes
SUV / Innova6–7₹6,700–9,000Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹8,200–10,500Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹9,800–12,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹11,300–14,400Get quotes
Force Urbania (luxury van)10–17₹12,900–16,700Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹15,900–21,700Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹21,700–29,400Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹25,600–33,300Get quotes

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.

Change the days or stops in the fare calculatorRates per km for every vehicle

Add to the trip: around Pachmarhi

Distances in the hills are straight-line; the road is longer.

  • Chhindwara · ≈ 69 km from Pachmarhi (straight-line)

Good to know

  • Hill roads are slow and winding: plan for the lower end of daily distance and choose a vehicle with pushback seats and good ground clearance.
  • 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.

Questions groups ask

How far is Pachmarhi from Bhopal by road?

≈ 167 km one way (estimated from the map), so about 367 km for the round trip with local running. The drive takes 5–6 hours with tea and meal stops; the hill roads near the end are slower.

What is the tempo traveller fare from Bhopal to Pachmarhi?

For a day trip with driver: ₹8,200–10,500 (Tempo Traveller 12-seater), ₹9,800–12,100 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹11,300–14,400 (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 Pachmarhi cost?

For a day trip with driver: ₹15,900–21,700 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹21,700–29,400 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), ₹25,600–33,300 (AC Coach 50–56 seater), as of Oct 2026. Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days should a group plan for Pachmarhi?

Most groups make it a day trip, or 2 days to see more. With an extra day you can add Chhindwara.

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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