Bankura to Khajuraho
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bankura, West Bengal to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bankura to Khajuraho
970 km · ~20h 24m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bankura
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
173 km · 3h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 323Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 473Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
173 km · 3h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 647Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 797Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
173 km · 3h 28m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KhajurahoKhajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bankura to Khajuraho
970 km · ~21h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bankura
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bankura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bankura → Khajuraho
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km
~21h 33m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770
- Arrive in Khajuraho
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bankura to Khajuraho
Nearest railway stations: Bankura for Bankura, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 15h 25m in total
Change trains at Naini — about 40m wait
1 change · 33h 36m in total
Change trains at Naini — about 15h 16m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Bankura to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bankura to Khajuraho is about 970 km by road, roughly 19.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 970 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹37,129 · Ertiga ₹47,314 · Innova ₹49,351 · Innova Crysta ₹60,786 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹83,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,070 · AC Seater ₹1,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,550 · AC Sleeper ₹2,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹1,000 · Third AC ₹1,390 · Second AC ₹1,970 · First AC ₹2,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Bankura to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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Things to Do in Khajuraho
Study the sculpture of the Western Group temples
The Western Group, anchored by the soaring Kandariya Mahadev temple, holds the densest concentration of Khajuraho's famed sandstone carvings, from celestial dancers and…
2-2.5 hours
Watch the evening light and sound show at the Western Group
After the temples close to daytime visitors, a sound and light show projected onto the Western Group's floodlit facades narrates the story of the Chandela dynasty that…
45 minutes
Visit the Jain temples of the Eastern Group
A short walk or auto-rickshaw ride from the main complex, the Eastern Group centers on Parsvanath Temple, the largest Jain temple at Khajuraho, with carving nearly as…
45 minutes - 1 hour
Explore the quieter Southern Group and Duladeo Temple
The Southern Group's Duladeo Temple, dedicated to Shiva, sits apart from the main tourist flow and shows the later, more ornate phase of Chandela temple carving, making…
30-45 minutes
Browse the Archaeological Museum's recovered sculpture
Opposite the Western Group entrance, the museum displays original sculptures and architectural fragments removed from the temples for preservation, letting you see the…
30-45 minutes
Suggested Khajuraho Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Visit Western Group of Temples - including Kandariya Mahadev
- Explore Lakshmana Temple and its intricate carvings
- Visit Devi Jagdambi Temple
Day 2Day 2
- Visit Eastern Group of Temples - Jain temples
- Explore Parsvanath Temple and Adinath Temple
- Visit Southern Group of Temples
Day 3Day 3
- Day trip to Panna National Park for wildlife safari
- Visit Raneh Falls - canyon waterfall
- Explore Pandav Falls on the way
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