Short answer: The usual route from Bhopal to Ujjain follows NH-46 to Dewas and then turns onto the Dewas–Ujjain road — about 185 to 195 km in three and a half to four and a half hours. It shares most of its length with the Indore highway.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Best route from Bhopal to Ujjain |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Route Guides |
| Operator | Krishna Travels, Bhopal — operating since 1997 |
| Booking channels | Phone, WhatsApp and the website booking form |
| Vehicles available | Hatchback, sedan, Ertiga/Innova, Innova Crysta, Tempo Traveller 12/17/20-seater |
| Billed separately | Toll, parking, state permits, driver night allowance, entry tickets |
Via Dewas, not via Indore
The efficient route leaves NH-46 at Dewas rather than continuing to Indore and doubling back. Drivers who do not know the route well sometimes go via Indore, which adds roughly 40 km and an hour. If you are booking with an operator whose drivers do this route regularly, this is handled automatically.The pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti run
Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar requires reaching Ujjain very early, which means leaving Bhopal around 11:30 pm the previous night. The road is empty at that hour and the drive takes closer to three and a half hours. Tell us at booking so a driver is rostered for a night start rather than being asked at the last minute.Combining with other stops
Dewas Tekri is a natural fifteen-minute stop on the way. Some travellers add Omkareshwar the next day, which is about 135 km from Ujjain, and Maheshwar after that. Planned as a single circuit from Bhopal, this saves considerable distance against separate return trips.Why Book With Krishna Travels
This guide reflects how we actually run bookings in Bhopal rather than a generic industry summary.- Operating in Bhopal since 1997. We are a Bhopal-based operator with a physical office, not an aggregator routing your booking to whoever is nearest.
- Police-verified drivers. Verification documents are held on file for every driver on our roster.
- The quote you get is the quote you pay. Per-km rate, minimum running, toll, parking, permits and driver allowance are all stated in writing before you book.
- Driver details before pickup. Name, phone number and vehicle registration are sent to you ahead of time, every trip.
- GST invoices as standard, with monthly consolidated billing available for corporate accounts.
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Serving Bhopal city, Raja Bhoj Airport, and outstation taxi routes across Madhya Pradesh, including Pachmarhi, Indore, Ujjain, Sanchi, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, and nearby destinations.
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Useful Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best route from Bhopal to Ujjain?
NH-46 to Dewas, then the Dewas–Ujjain road. About 185 to 195 km.Should I go via Indore?
No. Going via Indore adds roughly 40 km and about an hour. Turn off at Dewas.How long does the drive take?
Three and a half to four and a half hours by day, closer to three and a half on a night departure.What time should I leave for Bhasma Aarti?
Around 11:30 pm the previous night from Bhopal.Need an Instant Cab for This Route?
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