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Barmer to Khajuraho

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Barmer, Rajasthan to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

1120 kmDistance
22.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹42,984
Ertiga₹54,744
Innova₹57,096
Innova Crysta₹70,356
Tempo Traveller (12)₹97,080

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,230
AC Seater₹2,020
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,790
AC Sleeper₹2,580
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,190
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Train
Sleeper₹700
Economy₹1,150
Third AC₹1,600
Second AC₹2,270
First AC₹3,170
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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: Barmer to Khajuraho

1120 km · ~24h 24m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Barmer

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 373

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 523

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 673

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 747

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 897

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1047

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Khajuraho

    Khajuraho, 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: Barmer to Khajuraho

1120 km · ~24h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Barmer

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Barmer. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Barmer → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~560 km

    ~12h 27m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 560)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Khajuraho. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Khajuraho

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~560 km

    ~12h 27m|Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620

  5. 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: Barmer to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Barmer for Barmer, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 30h in total

BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp#15631 · Express
11:00 PMBarmer
22h 35m164 stops
09:35 PM+1dAllahabad Jn

Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 50m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
10:25 PMAllahabad Jn
6h 35m29 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

2 changes · 31h 35m in total

BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp#15631 · Express
11:00 PMBarmer
13h 4m90 stops
12:04 PM+1dBharatpur Jn

Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 1h 14m wait

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
01:18 PMBharatpur Jn
30m6 stops
01:48 PMMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 8h 29m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
10:17 PMMathura Jn
8h 18m46 stops
06:35 AM+1dKhajuraho

2 changes · 31h 35m in total

BARMER - GUWAHATI Exp#15631 · Express
11:00 PMBarmer
13h 4m90 stops
12:04 PM+1dBharatpur Jn

Change trains at Bharatpur Jn — about 2h 26m wait

MADGAON - CHANDIGARH Goa Sampark Kranti Exp#12449 · Sampark Kranti
02:30 PMBharatpur Jn
29m6 stops
02:59 PMMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 7h 18m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
10:17 PMMathura Jn
8h 18m46 stops
06:35 AM+1dKhajuraho

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.

Barmer to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Barmer to Khajuraho is about 1120 km by road, roughly 22.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1120 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹42,984 · Ertiga ₹54,744 · Innova ₹57,096 · Innova Crysta ₹70,356 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹97,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,230 · AC Seater ₹2,020 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,790 · AC Sleeper ₹2,580 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,190
  • Train: Sleeper ₹700 · Economy ₹1,150 · Third AC ₹1,600 · Second AC ₹2,270 · First AC ₹3,170

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Khajuraho guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Khajuraho.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Barmer to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Pali245 km from Barmer

    Rajasthan

  2. Bundi555 km from Barmer

    Rajasthan

  3. Shivpuri815 km from Barmer
  4. Orchha945 km from Barmer

Hotels in Khajuraho

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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

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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

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Khajuraho trip and see the full Barmer → Khajuraho → next stop route.

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Khajuraho → Tikamgarh

About 145 km by road

Khajuraho → Katni

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Khajuraho → Orchha

About 185 km by road

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