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Kannur to Khajuraho

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

1977 kmDistance
39.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹75,579
Ertiga₹96,337
Innova₹1,00,489
Innova Crysta₹1,23,748
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,71,068

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,170
AC Seater₹3,560
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,160
AC Sleeper₹4,550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,590
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Train
Sleeper₹1,220
Economy₹2,010
Third AC₹2,800
Second AC₹3,980
First AC₹5,570
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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: Kannur to Khajuraho

1977 km · ~42h 52m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kannur

    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. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 395

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 545

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 695

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

  7. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 791

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 941

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1091

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

  10. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1186

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1336

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1486

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

  13. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1582

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1732

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1882

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

  16. 95 km · 1h 54m 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: Kannur to Khajuraho

1977 km · ~43h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kannur

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

  2. Kannur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~989 km

    ~21h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 989)

    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) · ~989 km

    ~21h 59m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,820

  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: Kannur to Khajuraho

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 51h 10m in total

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
03:25 AMJagannath Temple Gate
34h 23m295 stops
01:48 PM+1dMathura 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

1 change · 51h 23m in total

TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
03:12 AMJagannath Temple Gate
31h 51m295 stops
11:03 AM+1dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 11h 14m wait

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

1 change · 59h 29m in total

Navyug Express#16687 · Express
07:06 PMChirakkal
42h 49m319 stops
01:55 PM+2dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 12h 30m wait

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

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.

Kannur to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kannur to Khajuraho is about 1977 km by road, roughly 39.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1977 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹75,579 · Ertiga ₹96,337 · Innova ₹1,00,489 · Innova Crysta ₹1,23,748 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,71,068
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,160 · AC Sleeper ₹4,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,010 · Third AC ₹2,800 · Second AC ₹3,980 · First AC ₹5,570

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

  1. Sakleshpur165 km from Kannur

    Karnataka

  2. Belur200 km from Kannur

    Karnataka

  3. Davanagere380 km from Kannur

    Karnataka

  4. Bidar920 km from Kannur

    Karnataka

  5. Yavatmal1285 km from Kannur

    Maharashtra

  6. Chhindwara1550 km from Kannur

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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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