Kanpur to Khajuraho
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 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: Kanpur to Khajuraho
237 km · ~5h 4m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kanpur
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near MataundhAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
87 km · 1h 44m 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: Kanpur to Khajuraho
237 km · ~5h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kanpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kanpur → Khajuraho
AC Seater / Volvo · ~237 km
~5h 16m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹710
Usual tea / meal halts: Barigarh (~170 km)
- 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: Kanpur to Khajuraho
Nearest railway stations: Kanpur Central for Kanpur, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 45m in total
Change trains at Banda Jn — about 4h 10m wait
1 change · 10h 37m in total
Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 1h 46m wait
1 change · 10h 40m in total
Change trains at Manikpur Jn — about 1h 53m 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.
Kanpur to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kanpur to Khajuraho is about 237 km by road, roughly 4.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 237 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹260 · AC Seater ₹430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹380 · AC Sleeper ₹550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹710
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹270 · Third AC ₹360 · Second AC ₹500 · First AC ₹690
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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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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