Umaria is only 32 kilometers from the park and buses as well as jeep rides are available from here for those who have not made prior arrangements. Thaere are also other connections available from various parts of the country to Satna, which is 120 kilometers away, Jabalpur (164km) and Katni (92km). The nearest airports are Khajuraho (237km) and Jabalpur (164 km). There are regular vehicular connections available from both these cities. The park entrance and accommodations are located at a small "town" called Tala on the Umaria - Rewa highway.
There is also a helicopter transfer facility from Nagpur to Bandhavgarh and the charges are approximately US$200 per passenger.