Key hubs
Jabalpur airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Jabalpur Airport (JLR), also called Dumna Airport, roughly 20 km from the city center; about 30–45 minutes by road, traffic dependent. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
- Railway station
- Jabalpur Junction (JBP) is the main station, centrally located. Madan Mahal railway station is in the heart of the city. Well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities.
- Getting around
- A private car and driver is strongly recommended for forts, national parks and the marble gorge. App cabs and auto-rickshaws work in the city, but distances between sights favour a hired car.
How to reach Jabalpur by air
Jabalpur Airport (JLR), also known as Dumna Airport, is about 20 km from the city centre, roughly 30 to 45 minutes by road, with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
How to reach Jabalpur by train
Jabalpur Junction (JBP) is the main, centrally located station; Madan Mahal is a smaller in-town station. Both link well to Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.
How to reach Jabalpur by road
Well connected by national highway to Bhopal, Nagpur and Varanasi; roads are generally good outside the heaviest monsoon weeks.
Getting around Jabalpur
App cabs and auto-rickshaws work within the city, but a private car and driver is recommended for the marble gorge, forts and national parks nearby.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Jabalpur
- Hire a car and driver for the whole day rather than using app cabs or autos. It gives you a cool place to rest and lets you set the pace.
- 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.