Jabalpur to Bhopal by train
Bhopal lies 260 km (162 mi) west of Jabalpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 318 km (197 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jabalpur | Bhopal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.1 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 523 m (1,716 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Jabalpur Junction railway station, Adhartal railway station | Rani Kamalapati railway station |
Where to book trains from Jabalpur to Bhopal
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Staying in Bhopal
Our booking partner lists 584 places to stay in Bhopal. Of the 518 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (384), and 12 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 11,874 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bhopal from Jabalpur?
260 km (162 mi) in a straight line, west of Jabalpur; by road roughly 318 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jabalpur to Bhopal by train?
About 5 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jabalpur and Bhopal?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bhopal?
Our booking partner lists 584 places to stay in Bhopal, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.