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Kota to Ashoknagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan to Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.

260 kmDistance
5.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹290
AC Seater₹470
Non-AC Sleeper₹420
AC Sleeper₹600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹780
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹290
Third AC₹390
Second AC₹550
First AC₹760
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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: Kota to Ashoknagar

260 km · ~5h 32m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kota

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Chhabra

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ashoknagar

    Ashoknagar, 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: Kota to Ashoknagar

260 km · ~5h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kota

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

  2. Kota → Ashoknagar

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~260 km

    ~5h 47m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780

    Usual tea / meal halts: Guna (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Ashoknagar

    Ashoknagar, 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: Kota to Ashoknagar

Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Ashok Nagar for Ashoknagar.

Direct trains

Jaipur Durg Express#18208 · Express
01:40 AMKota Jn
4h 50m20 stops
06:30 AMAshok Nagar
KOTA - BINA Passenger#51611 · Passenger
08:05 AMKota Jn
6h 29m27 stops
02:34 PMAshok Nagar
KOTA - KATNI Passenger#51613 · Passenger
06:05 PMKota Jn
7h 2m27 stops
01:07 AM+1dRatikheda
AJMER - JABALPUR Dayodaya Express#12182 · Superfast
09:25 PMKota Jn
3h 59m28 stops
01:24 AM+1dAshok Nagar
Jodhpur Bhopal Passenger#54812 · Passenger
11:05 PMKota Jn
5h 28m20 stops
04:33 AM+1dAshok Nagar

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.

Kota to Ashoknagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kota to Ashoknagar is about 260 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 260 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 ₹290 · AC Seater ₹470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹760

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Things to Do in Ashoknagar

Explore Chanderi Fort and its Bundela-era ramparts

Perched on a rocky outcrop above the old town, Chanderi Fort mixes Malwa Sultanate and Bundela-period construction, with the Khooni Darwaza and Kati Ghati rock-cut…

1.5-2 hours

Watch Chanderi handloom weavers at work

Chanderi is one of India's most celebrated saree-weaving towns, known for its sheer, gold-zari-flecked fabric woven on pit looms. Visiting a weaving cooperative in the…

1-2 hours

Visit the Jain temple cluster and Khandargiri sculptures

Chanderi's Jain community has maintained a string of temples and rock-cut Tirthankara images around the town, including the well-known Khandargiri site carved into a…

1-1.5 hours

See Koshak Mahal's unfinished seven-storey design

This 15th-century palace, commissioned by Sultan Mahmud Khilji, was left incomplete but still shows an ambitious cross-shaped plan with vaulted halls. It's a quieter,…

45 minutes-1 hour

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Suggested Ashoknagar Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Ashoknagar
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Ashoknagar

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Ashoknagar
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Ashoknagar
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Ashoknagar trip and see the full Kota → Ashoknagar → next stop route.

Ashoknagar → Chanderi

About 60 km by road

Ashoknagar → Shivpuri

About 125 km by road

Ashoknagar → Tikamgarh

About 150 km by road

Ashoknagar → Vidisha

About 150 km by road

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