One of the largest states of India, Madhya Pradesh is located in the center of the country; bordering Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The state is home to various world heritage sites, religious shrines, hill-stations, lively bazaars and various National parks & reserves.
You can easily reach Madhya Pradesh through major means of transportation like air, train and road. The state is well-connected with five air terminals, numerous railway stations, and extensive links of National highways.Let’s check out the quick details of how to reach Madhya Pradesh.
By Air
Madhya Pradesh has great flight connectivity that connects this heart of India with major cities across India including Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, and many more. It has 5 major airports in which two are international and three domestics that make your air journey more convenient.
Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal and Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International airport in Indore provide both domestic and international flights. Moreover, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Khajuraho have flight connectivity to all major cities of India.
By Train
Madhya Pradesh has a vast railway network that connects this state with different cities of India. It has 20 major railway junctions that connect this heart from the major destinations of India. Ratlam, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Khajuraho are some of the major railway junctions in Madhya Pradesh. You can take a direct train from Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi to Madhya Pradesh, and the train will take around 12 hours.
This heart of India is a stopover of the fastest trains like Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Punjab Mail, and Bangalore Karnataka Express. These train stations are well-connected to other major cities of the country. One can also reach Khajuraho from Mahoba junction 75 km away. To reach Bandhavgarh, Katni Railway Station is the nearest.
By Road
Madhya Pradesh is easily accessible by road from nearby states and cities. Madhya Pradesh is located in the central and encircled by six other states of India; Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh, and Maharashtra. National and state highways connect Madhya Pradesh with major destinations of India.
Roads are well maintained and flanked by natural beauty and historical sites that you can enjoy while enjoying your road trip. Major bus terminals in this state are Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. Interstate bus services are available from several cities and towns.
