Key hubs
Indore airport and railway station
- Airport
- Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 8 km west of the city; usually 20 to 40 minutes by road depending on traffic
- Railway station
- Indore Junction (INDB) is the main station; Lakshmibai Nagar (LMNR) has also been used by some services during redevelopment
- Getting around
- App cabs, autos and hired cars work best. A metro priority corridor from Gandhi Nagar to Radisson Square has been opening in stages since 2025.
How to reach Indore by air
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport (IDR) is about 8 km west of the city, usually 20 to 40 minutes by road depending on traffic. It connects Indore with many Indian cities.
How to reach Indore by train
Indore Junction (INDB) is the main station, with trains to Mumbai, Delhi and other cities. Ujjain Junction is about an hour away by road. Check which station your train uses.
How to reach Indore by road
National highways link Indore with Bhopal, Ujjain, Dewas, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Ujjain is about 55 to 60 km away; Bhopal is about 190 km and a few hours by road.
Getting around Indore
App cabs, autos and hired cars are the main options. A metro corridor from Gandhi Nagar to Radisson Square is operating and expanding; most visitors still use cabs for sights.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Indore
- Hire a car and driver for the day. Old-city lanes are crowded, and a car gives you a place to rest.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.