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Cuttack to Khajuraho

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

1016 kmDistance
20.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹39,271
Ertiga₹49,939
Innova₹52,073
Innova Crysta₹64,241
Tempo Traveller (12)₹88,344

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,120
AC Seater₹1,830
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,630
AC Sleeper₹2,340
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,890
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Train
Sleeper₹640
Economy₹1,050
Third AC₹1,450
Second AC₹2,060
First AC₹2,870
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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: Cuttack to Khajuraho

1016 km · ~21h 19m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Cuttack

    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. 189 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 339

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 489

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

  5. 189 km · 3h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 677

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 827

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

  7. 189 km · 3h 46m 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: Cuttack to Khajuraho

1016 km · ~22h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Cuttack

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

  2. Cuttack → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~508 km

    ~11h 17m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 508)

    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) · ~508 km

    ~11h 17m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470

  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: Cuttack to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Katha Jori for Cuttack, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 20h 50m in total

Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Duronto#12281 · Duronto
08:10 AMBhubaneswar
13h 55m154 stops
10:05 PMNaini

Change trains at Naini — about 40m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
10:45 PMNaini
6h 15m28 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

1 change · 37h 20m in total

Orissa Sampark Kranti Express#12819 · Sampark Kranti
03:40 PMBhubaneswar
18h 53m170 stops
10:33 AM+1dNaini

Change trains at Naini — about 12h 12m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
10:45 PMNaini
6h 15m28 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

1 change · 40h 30m in total

PURI - NEW DELHI Neelanchal SF Exp#12875 · Superfast
12:30 PMBhubaneswar
18h 58m179 stops
07:28 AM+1dVaranasi Jn

Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 10h 37m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
06:05 PMVaranasi Jn
10h 55m45 stops
05:00 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.

Cuttack to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Cuttack to Khajuraho is about 1016 km by road, roughly 20.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1016 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹39,271 · Ertiga ₹49,939 · Innova ₹52,073 · Innova Crysta ₹64,241 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹88,344
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,120 · AC Seater ₹1,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,630 · AC Sleeper ₹2,340 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,890
  • Train: Sleeper ₹640 · Economy ₹1,050 · Third AC ₹1,450 · Second AC ₹2,060 · First AC ₹2,870

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Khajuraho.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Angul115 km from Cuttack

    Odisha

  2. Jharsuguda320 km from Cuttack

    Odisha

  3. Korba500 km from Cuttack

    Chhattisgarh

  4. Satna900 km from Cuttack

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

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