Khandwa to Ratlam
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh to Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 277 km
Approx Duration: 6.2 hrs
Route overview
Khandwa to Ratlam is about 277 km by road, roughly 6.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Khandwa to Ratlam
About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Khandwa. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Pithampur. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 127 km (about 2h 32m of driving) — Arrive in Ratlam
By bus: Khandwa to Ratlam
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Khandwa. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Khandwa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Khandwa → Ratlam. AC Seater / Volvo · ~277 km Takes about 6h 9m. Tentative fare ₹300–₹830. Usual tea/meal halts: Betma (~170 km).
- Arrive in Ratlam
By train: Khandwa to Ratlam
The nearest railway stations are Khandwa for Khandwa and Ratlam Jn for Ratlam. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- HYDERABAD DECCAN - AJMER SF Exp (12720) — departs 09:55 AM from Khandwa, arrives 07:30 PM at Ratlam Jn, 9h 35m
- Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) — departs 01:15 PM from Khandwa, arrives 09:30 PM at Ratlam Jn, 8h 15m
- Akola Ratlam Fast Pass (52976) — departs 08:15 PM from Khandwa, arrives 04:25 AM (+1 day) at Ratlam Jn, 8h 10m
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 277 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,150 · Sedan ₹3,700 · SUV ₹4,860 · Innova / MUV ₹5,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹440 · AC Sleeper ₹640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹830
- Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹310 · Third AC ₹420 · Second AC ₹580 · First AC ₹810
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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