Indore To Jalna My Amazing 600 Km Journey

Namaskar and Jai Maharashtra friends. Welcome to my blog nomadpatel.in. Today I am going to share my detailed journey experience of Indore to Jalna MSRTC bus which I travelled on 5th April,2026 Sunday night. I am Nomad Patel, from Chikodi which is 50 KM from Kolhapur. I travel across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to collect real MSRTC bus route data, timetable and ticket price for my website.

This was my return journey from Madhya Pradesh to Marathwada after completing Nagpur to Indore via Melghat which was 550 KM at 5:15 AM from Ganesh Peth.

After reaching Indore Sarwate Bus Stand at 10:00 PM, I took rest at Indore for two days near 56 Dukan area. I ate Poha Jalebi for breakfast for 30 Rs, it was very tasty. Indore is the cleanest city of India and biggest city of Madhya Pradesh.

Then I decided to travel from Indore to Jalna because there is a direct MSRTC night bus available at 8:00 PM from Platform 8 at Sarwate Bus Stand. The main reason to travel this route was to cover Burhanpur to Jalna route via Muktainagar Malkapur Buldhana which is very important for Marathwada to MP connectivity and less documented on internet.

Also I needed to go to Jalna for my next data collection of Marathwada division. My power bank was at 28 percent only at that time and I was worried because night journey needs charging for photos. I charged at tea stall near platform for 10 minutes with permission. My phone battery was at 78 percent.

Indore to Jalna Distance By Road

Indore to Jalna distance by road is approximately 600 Kilometers as per my diary and ticket. Google Maps shows 429 KM and 10 hours 35 minutes via Khandwa, Burhanpur, Muktainagar, Buldhana, Chikhli route if you go by car.

But MSRTC bus takes 11 hours because of ghat sections, driver change at Muktainagar, dinner halt at Bhagwan Seth Ka Dhaba and toll at Dasarkhed. This is normal for long night buses.

My bus started at 8:00 PM from Indore Sarwate Bus Stand Platform 8 and reached Jalna Bus Stand at 7:15 AM next morning Sunday. So total journey time was 11 hours 15 minutes.

The first 180 KM from Indore to Khandwa was covered in 4 hours 30 minutes via Simrol, Bhairav Ghat, Chorl Ghat and Narmada River bridge. Next 75 KM from Khandwa to Burhanpur was covered in 1 hour 45 minutes via Dulhar Fata and Borgaon Bujurg. Burhanpur to Muktainagar is 75 KM and took 55 minutes via Dhamni River bridge, Ichchapur, Khamkheda and Purna River bridge. Muktainagar to Malkapur is 25 KM and took 40 minutes via Ghodasgaon and Dasarkhed Toll Naka. Malkapur to Buldhana is 35 KM and took 55 minutes via Datala, Motala and Rajura Ghat.

Buldhana to Jalna is 110 KM and took 2 hours 30 minutes via Chikhli, Mera Khurd, Deulgaon Mahi, Purna River bridge and Waghrul. You must note that Indore Sarwate Bus Stand has 8 platforms.

Platform 8 is the main platform for all Maharashtra buses like Shegaon, Jalna, Dhule, Shirdi, Aurangabad, Malkapur, Pune and Nashik. So Platform 8 is always crowded. You must come at least 45 minutes early and ask at enquiry counter.

Indore To Jalna MSRTC Bus Details

My bus number was MH 09 FL 0970. This bus belongs to Jalna Division and Jalna Agar. This is a 2×2 Semi Luxury bus with 45 seats and pushback facility. The bus condition was average but engine was powerful which is needed for Rajura Ghat and Bhairav Ghat.

Facilities in the bus: Pushback seats, water bottle holder, small magazine pocket, handle bar, footrest, two fans, reading lamp was not working, emergency window and emergency door. The bus was not AC but windows were good.

The conductor was very helpful and he knew every stop till Jalna. He told me that this route is very important for people going from Indore to Marathwada for work and for Jalna farmers going to Indore market. So the bus was almost full. Only 2-3 seats were empty after Burhanpur.

I observed that many passengers were sleeping after dinner halt at Bhagwan Seth Ka Dhaba. Some passengers had blankets. I had only a small shawl.

Indore To Jalna MSRTC Bus Schedule

As per my travel day, there is only one direct MSRTC bus from Indore to Jalna at 8:00 PM from Platform 8 at Sarwate Bus Stand. This bus goes daily. Sometimes an extra bus runs at 9:00 PM via same route, but that is not regular.

If you miss this bus, you can go via Khandwa and Burhanpur with change. From Indore to Khandwa MP Roadways and MSRTC buses are available every 1 hour from 5 AM to 10 PM. From Khandwa to Burhanpur buses are available every 2 hours.

From Burhanpur to Malkapur buses are available at 5 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM and 3 PM via Muktainagar. From Malkapur to Jalna via Buldhana and Chikhli, buses are available every 1 hour from 4 AM to 8 PM.

I suggest you reach Sarwate Bus Stand at least 1 hour early because platform information changes and you need to keep luggage safely.

Indore To Jalna MSRTC Ticket Price

Indore to Jalna ticket price was 800 Rs when I travelled in October 2024. This fare may increase or decrease slightly as per diesel price and toll at Dasarkhed. You must check at the counter.

There is no online booking for this inter-state route on MSRTC website, you have to take ticket at bus stand counter only. Or you can book from redbus for MP Roadways buses but price will be different.

My ticket was 800 Rs for 600 KM which is around 1.33 Rs per KM which is normal for semi luxury. The conductor gave me a printed ticket. He also told me that up to Khandwa ticket is 250 Rs, up to Burhanpur 400 Rs, up to Muktainagar 500 Rs, up to Malkapur 600 Rs, up to Buldhana 700 Rs and up to Jalna 800 Rs. So if you want to go only to Khandwa or Burhanpur or Malkapur, you can take this bus and ticket price is as per above.

My Detailed Route and Timings – Indore to Jalna Full Night Journey

I will explain my full journey stop by stop with exact timings as per my handwritten diary. I wrote this diary inside the bus with a small blue pen. My handwriting was a little shaky in ghat.

I left Indore Sarwate Bus Stand at 8:00 PM sharp from Platform 8. The bus was already standing there at 7:30 PM and many passengers were waiting. At 8:00 PM it was dark and little cold. The bus took Indore Khandwa Highway. This highway is good two lane with many trucks. The driver drove fast.

First ghat was Simrol Ghat after 15 KM from Indore. Simrol is 30 KM from Indore and is famous for its forest. After Simrol, we crossed Bhairav Ghat. Bhairav Ghat is small ghat but with sharp turns.

Then Chorl Ghat. Chorl Ghat is also small but scenic at night with truck lights. After Chorl Ghat, after short distance, we reached Bhagwan Seth Ka Dhaba at 9:40 PM. This dhaba is famous for all Indore Jalna buses.

All buses from Indore to Jalna, Aurangabad, Chikhli stop here for dinner. Halt was 20 minutes. I ate dal chawal for 80 Rs and one water bottle for 20 Rs. One dog was sitting near my table and asking for food. I gave him one roti. I took one blurry photo of dhaba because light was low. My phone battery was at 65 percent now.

After dinner, bus started at 10:00 PM. We passed Balwada village, then Badwah town. Badwah is famous for Narmada River. At Badwah, we crossed Narmada River bridge. Narmada River bridge is very big and beautiful at night. I took one photo but it was blurry because bus was moving.

After Narmada River bridge, road goes to Mortakka which is Omkareshwar Mortakka Highway. Then we reached Khandwa Bus Stand at 12:30 AM midnight. Khandwa is a big city in MP and district place. Khandwa Bus Stand was empty at night. Some passengers got down. The bus halt was 5 minutes. Khandwa is 180 KM from Indore.

From Khandwa, distance to Burhanpur is 75 KM via Dulhar Fata and Borgaon Bujurg. After leaving Khandwa, bus went via Dulhar Fata. Dulhar Fata is a junction where road goes to Burhanpur and Khandwa. Then Borgaon Bujurg village. Borgaon Bujurg is a big village with many shops closed at night.

Then we reached Burhanpur Bus Stand at 2:15 AM. So Khandwa to Burhanpur took 1 hour 45 minutes. Indore to Burhanpur is 200 KM total from my diary. At Burhanpur, 5-6 passengers got down. Burhanpur Bus Stand at 2:15 AM was quiet and cold. I wore my jacket.

From Burhanpur, after 15 KM we crossed Maharashtra border. The border check post was at night, police checked bus quickly and noted bus number. After border, we crossed Dhamni River bridge. Dhamni is a small river but bridge is long.

Then Ichchapur village, which is on Maharashtra MP border. Ichchapur is famous for border check post. Then Khamkheda village, then we crossed Purna River bridge. Purna River is a very big river in Jalgaon district which flows into Tapi. Purna River bridge is long and view was good in moonlight.

Then we reached Muktainagar Bus Stand at 3:10 AM. Muktainagar is in Jalgaon district and famous for cotton market. Here driver and conductor changed. New driver was from Jalna Division. Old driver from Jalna took rest and new driver came. This is standard for long night buses. At Muktainagar, 10 passengers got in for Malkapur and Buldhana. The bus halt was 10 minutes. I went to washroom.

From Muktainagar, we went via Muktainagar Malkapur Highway via Ghodasgaon village, then Dasarkhed village where toll naka is. Toll naka was closed at night but lights were on and staff was sleeping. Dasarkhed toll is between Muktainagar and Malkapur.

Then we reached Malkapur Bus Stand at 3:50 AM. Malkapur is in Buldhana district and famous for paper mill. Malkapur Bus Stand was sleeping at night, only 2-3 tea stalls open. Some passengers for Buldhana got down. The bus halt was 5 minutes.

From Malkapur, bus took Malkapur Buldhana Highway via Datala village, then Motala village, then Rajura Ghat. Rajura Ghat is a steep ghat between Malkapur and Buldhana with many turns. The driver drove slowly and used horn at every turn.

I was feeling sleepy but ghat woke me up. At 4:45 AM early morning we reached Buldhana Bus Stand. Buldhana is district place and famous for Lonar Crater Lake. At Buldhana, morning was starting and some passengers got down. Buldhana to Jalna distance is 110 KM remaining as per my diary and takes 1.5 hours via Chikhli.

From Buldhana, bus took Buldhana Chikhli Highway and reached Chikhli Bus Stand at 5:40 AM. Chikhli is famous for its bus stand and market and Chikhli is 35 KM from Buldhana. At Chikhli, morning was starting and tea stalls opened.

I bought one tea for 20 Rs. Tea was hot and good. Some passengers for Jalna got in. From Chikhli, bus took Chikhli Jalna Highway via Mera Khurd village, then Deulgaon Mahi village, then we crossed again Purna River bridge. Purna River comes twice in this route – once at Khamkheda and again near Deulgaon Mahi. Then Waghrul village and finally we reached Jalna Bus Stand at 7:15 AM morning Sunday.

So total journey was 11 hours from 8 PM to 7:15 AM. My legs were paining but I was happy because I completed MP to Marathwada night route safely.

Food and Halts

Food halts in this journey: Bhagwan Seth Ka Dhaba at 9:40 PM for 20 minutes dinner, Muktainagar at 3:10 AM for 10 minutes driver change, Buldhana at 4:45 AM for 5 minutes, Chikhli at 5:40 AM for 5 minutes tea.

You must carry water bottle and some biscuits because in ghat area there is no shop after 10 PM except dhaba. Also carry power bank because charging socket may not work. In my case power bank died at Malkapur at 3:50 AM, so I could not take photos after that.

My Personal Experience and Tips

This was a comfortable night journey because semi luxury bus has good pushback and you can sleep. But ghats are many – Bhairav Ghat, Chorl Ghat and Rajura Ghat. If you have motion sickness, take medicine before journey.

I saw many tribal huts near Borgaon Bujurg. I talked with one student who was going from Khandwa to Buldhana for exam. He told me daily buses are lifeline for them.

My battery was 12 percent at Buldhana because I took many photos and videos. I charged at Buldhana tea stall for 10 minutes with permission. Always keep cash because in forest area UPI may not work after 10 PM. Ticket checking was done once at Maharashtra border.

I was wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. My bag was heavy because I had my diary, water bottle and some clothes for Jalna. I booked a lodge near Jalna bus stand for 400 Rs for night.

Total Expense Sheet

Ticket from Indore to Jalna: 800 Rs
Water bottle at Sarwate: 20 Rs
Dinner at Bhagwan Seth Ka Dhaba: 80 Rs
Tea at Chikhli morning: 20 Rs
Lodge at Jalna: 400 Rs if needed
Total without lodge: 920 Rs
Total with lodge: 1320 Rs

If you go direct without lodge, total expense is 920 Rs only for travel and food.

What to Pack for This Journey

You must pack water bottle, power bank fully charged, small towel, some biscuits and chips, one jacket because Bhairav Ghat, Chorl Ghat and Rajura Ghat are very cold at night, your Aadhar card for MP Maharashtra border checking, some cash, medicines if you have motion sickness.

Indore To Jalna Final Destination

Jalna is a district place in Marathwada and famous for sweet corn and steel industry. Jalna Bus Stand is also called Jalna Madhyavarti Bus Stand and has many platforms. From Jalna you get buses to Aurangabad, Chikhli, Buldhana, Beed, Parbhani, Nanded and Mumbai. I took auto from bus stand to my hotel for 30 Rs. Auto driver asked 60 Rs but I bargained.

Jalna is famous for Moti Bagh, Jamsamarth and sweet corn market. I ate sweet corn next morning for breakfast for 20 Rs. It was very tasty.

Conclusion

So friends, this was my detailed night journey from Indore to Jalna via Khandwa Burhanpur Muktainagar. This route is important for Marathwada people working in Indore and MP people going to Jalna, Chikhli and Buldhana.

It crosses two major rivers Narmada and Purna twice and three major ghats Bhairav, Chorl and Rajura. If you want to see real night journey and ghats, you must travel this route once. You can also visit Burhanpur fort by getting down at Burhanpur at 2:15 AM but auto will be less at night.

If you have any questions about Indore to Jalna MSRTC bus, you can comment below or message me on Instagram. I will reply. Please share this post with your friends who want to travel from MP to Marathwada.

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