Katni to Ashoknagar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Katni, Madhya Pradesh to Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 369 km
Approx Duration: 8.2 hrs
Route overview
Katni to Ashoknagar is about 369 km by road, roughly 8.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Damoh.
By car: Katni to Ashoknagar
About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katni. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Buxwaha. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Mungaoli. About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 69 km (about 1h 23m of driving) — Arrive in Ashoknagar
By bus: Katni to Ashoknagar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katni. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katni → Ashoknagar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~369 km Takes about 8h 12m. Tentative fare ₹410–₹1,080. Usual tea/meal halts: Buxwaha (~170 km).
- Arrive in Ashoknagar
By train: Katni to Ashoknagar
The nearest railway stations are Katni for Katni and Ashok Nagar for Ashoknagar. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- JABALPUR - INDORE Intercity Exp (11701) — departs 06:30 AM from Katni, arrives 12:48 PM at Ashok Nagar, 6h 18m
- JABALPUR - AJMER Dayodaya Exp (12181) — departs 09:50 PM from Katni, arrives 03:41 AM (+1 day) at Ashok Nagar, 5h 51m
- With one change, 7h 22m in total: Kamayani Express (11072) 11:57 PM Jukehi to 12:27 AM Katni Murwara, then Durg Jaipur Express (18207) 01:10 AM Katni Murwara to 07:19 AM Shadhoragaon — change at Katni Murwara (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 7h 43m in total: JABALPUR - SOMNATH Exp (via Bina) (11466) 11:00 AM Sansarpur to 04:10 PM Bina Jn, then Bhopal Gwalior InterCity Express (12197) 05:20 PM Bina Jn to 06:43 PM Shadhoragaon — change at Bina Jn (about 1h 10m wait)
- With one change, 8h 7m in total: Lucknow-Raipur Garib Rath Express (12535) 11:12 PM Jukehi to 11:34 PM New Katni Jn, then Durg Jaipur Express (18207) 12:55 AM New Katni Jn to 07:19 AM Shadhoragaon — change at New Katni Jn (about 1h 21m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 369 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,160 · Sedan ₹4,900 · SUV ₹6,420 · Innova / MUV ₹7,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,420
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹410 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,080
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹550 · Second AC ₹770 · First AC ₹1,060
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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