Travel Guide to Madhya Pradesh, India

General Ways to Reach Madhya Pradesh

By Train: Madhya Pradesh is well-connected by the Indian Railways network. Major railway stations like Bhopal Junction, Indore Junction, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Ujjain are some of the key stations in the state that connect to various parts of the country.
By Flight: The state has a few domestic airports with the main ones being Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore, Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal, Jabalpur Airport, and Gwalior Airport. These airports have frequent flights from major Indian cities.
By Road: The road network in Madhya Pradesh includes several National Highways leading to major cities within the state. You can hire a taxi, take a bus, or self-drive to reach the desired destination.

How to Reach Madhya Pradesh from India's Top 10 Cities

City	Distance (Approx. in KM)	By Road	By Train	By Flight	Nearest Airport	Nearest Railway Station
Mumbai	784 KM to Bhopal	Take NH 48 and NH52; Stopovers can include Surat, Vadodara, and Indore	Mumbai Central to Bhopal Junction	Direct flights to Bhopal and Indore	Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal), Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore)	Bhopal Junction
Delhi	700 KM to Bhopal	Take Yamuna Expressway and NH 44; Stopover in Agra	New Delhi to Bhopal Junction	Direct flights to Bhopal and Indore	Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal)	Bhopal Junction
Kolkata	1,200 KM to Jabalpur	Take NH 19; Stopovers can include Varanasi and Allahabad	Howrah to Jabalpur	Direct flights to Bhopal and Indore	Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal)	Jabalpur Station
Chennai	1,400 KM to Bhopal	Take NH 44; Stopover in Hyderabad	Chennai Central to Bhopal Junction	Direct flights to Bhopal and Indore	Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal)	Bhopal Junction
Bangalore	1,430 KM to Bhopal	Take NH 48 followed by NH 52; Stopover in Pune or Hyderabad	Bangalore to Bhopal	Direct flights to Bhopal and Indore	Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal)	Bhopal Junction
Hyderabad	850 KM to Bhopal	Take NH 44; Stopover in Nagpur	Hyderabad to Bhopal Junction	Direct flights to Bhopal and Indore	Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal)	Bhopal Junction
Ahmedabad	588 KM to Indore	Take NH 47; Stopover in Vadodara	Ahmedabad to Indore Junction	Direct flights to Indore	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore)	Indore Junction
Pune	785 KM to Indore	Take NH 52; Stopover in Aurangabad	Pune to Indore Junction	Direct flights to Indore	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore)	Indore Junction
Jaipur	580 KM to Gwalior	Take NH 21 through Dausa and Agra; Stopover in Bharatpur	Jaipur to Gwalior Junction	Flights to Gwalior with a stopover in Delhi or direct to Bhopal/Indore	Gwalior Airport, Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal)	Gwalior Junction
Lucknow	686 KM to Bhopal	Take NH 44 via Kanpur and Jhansi; Stopover in Orchha	Lucknow to Bhopal Junction	Flights to Bhopal with a stopover in Delhi or direct to Indore	Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal)	Bhopal Junction

Additional Travel Tips for Madhya Pradesh

It is advisable to check the train and flight schedules well in advance, as they are subject to change.
Book your accommodations and local transportation in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons and festivals.
For road travel, ensure your vehicle is in good condition, keep emergency numbers handy, and plan your route with breaks at proper intervals.

Please note that the distances mentioned are approximate and travel times can vary depending on the mode of transport, route taken, and traffic conditions.