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Davanagere to Khajuraho

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

1597 kmDistance
31.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹61,013
Ertiga₹77,781
Innova₹81,135
Innova Crysta₹99,904
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,38,148

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,760
AC Seater₹2,870
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,560
AC Sleeper₹3,670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,520
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Train
Sleeper₹990
Economy₹1,630
Third AC₹2,270
Second AC₹3,220
First AC₹4,500
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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: Davanagere to Khajuraho

1597 km · ~34h 36m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Davanagere

    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. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 399

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 549

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 699

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

  7. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 799

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 949

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1099

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

  10. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1198

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1348

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1498

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

  13. 99 km · 1h 59m 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: Davanagere to Khajuraho

1597 km · ~35h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Davanagere

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

  2. Davanagere → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~799 km

    ~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 799)

    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) · ~799 km

    ~17h 45m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290

  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: Davanagere to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Davangere for Davanagere, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 42h 46m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
05:09 PMKodaganur
33h 41m221 stops
02:50 AM+2dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 4h 20m wait

JHANSI - KHUJURAHO Passenger#51821 · Passenger
07:10 AMJhansi Jn
4h 45m19 stops
11:55 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 53h 9m in total

Mysore-Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express#12781 · Superfast
01:26 AMKodaganur
33h 4m221 stops
10:30 AM+1dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 15h 55m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
02:25 AMJhansi Jn
4h 10m15 stops
06:35 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 61h 26m in total

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express#12629 · Sampark Kranti
05:09 PMKodaganur
36h 50m242 stops
05:59 AM+2dJajau

Change trains at Jajau — about 17h 41m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
11:40 PMJajau
6h 55m36 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.

Davanagere to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Davanagere to Khajuraho is about 1597 km by road, roughly 31.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1597 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹61,013 · Ertiga ₹77,781 · Innova ₹81,135 · Innova Crysta ₹99,904 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,38,148
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,760 · AC Seater ₹2,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,560 · AC Sleeper ₹3,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,520
  • Train: Sleeper ₹990 · Economy ₹1,630 · Third AC ₹2,270 · Second AC ₹3,220 · First AC ₹4,500

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 Davanagere to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hampi145 km from Davanagere

    Karnataka

  2. Bidar545 km from Davanagere

    Karnataka

  3. Wardha980 km from Davanagere

    Maharashtra

  4. Damoh1390 km from Davanagere

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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