Diwali 2026 Shocker: Bus Fares From Indore Jump Up To 250%, Gwalior Tickets Touch ₹3,500
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Travelling home for Diwali is set to burn a bigger hole in passengers’ pockets this year, with private bus fares from Indore surging ahead of the festive rush. The fare to Gwalior has climbed to Rs 3,500 for the 566-km journey, nearly 250% above the usual maximum fare of Rs 1,000. Tickets to Jaipur are priced at up to Rs 3,350, while Jabalpur fares have touched Rs 2,800.…
The Indian city of Indore is witnessing a significant hike in bus fares for the upcoming Diwali, with some tickets increasing by as much as 250%. The surge in prices is expected to make travel considerably more expensive for families during the festive season.
Private bus fares from Indore to Gwalior have jumped from the usual Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,500 for a 566-km journey. For the popular route to Jaipur, fares have risen from Rs 600-1,000 to Rs 1,750-3,350. Similarly, fares for Jabalpur have increased from Rs 800-1,100 to Rs 2,000-2,800. Online booking platforms are already reflecting these steep price increases for travel in the first week of November.
The surge in bus fares is attributed to the Diwali rush, limited train ticket availability, and demand for overnight services and sleeper berths. Families are facing a steep travel bill, with the cost of a family of four travelling to Gwalior exceeding Rs 14,000 one way. The increase in prices is particularly burdensome for families travelling together.
Passenger Ashish Savita expressed his concern over the high travel costs, stating that a ticket that normally costs around Rs 800-Rs 1,000 is now showing Rs 3,000-Rs 3,500. Jabalpur-bound Raja Gehlod echoed similar sentiments, mentioning that train tickets are in waiting, and bus fares have more than doubled during the festive season.
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