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Mathura to Khajuraho

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

481 kmDistance
9.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹18,672
Ertiga₹23,722
Innova₹24,732
Innova Crysta₹30,533
Tempo Traveller (12)₹41,904

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹530
AC Seater₹870
Non-AC Sleeper₹770
AC Sleeper₹1,110
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,400
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Train
Sleeper₹320
Economy₹510
Third AC₹700
Second AC₹990
First AC₹1,380
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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: Mathura to Khajuraho

481 km · ~10h 17m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mathura

    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. 91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 241

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 391

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

  5. 91 km · 1h 49m 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: Mathura to Khajuraho

481 km · ~10h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mathura

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

  2. Mathura → Khajuraho

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~481 km

    ~10h 41m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,400

  3. 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: Mathura to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Mathura Jn for Mathura, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

Direct trains

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
10:17 PMMathura Jn
8h 3m45 stops
06:20 AM+1dRajnagar

Other options with a change

1 change · 8h 30m in total

Delhi H Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express#12430 · Rajdhani
10:05 PMAjhai
2h 19m26 stops
12:24 AM+1dAntri

Change trains at Antri — about 40m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
01:04 AMAntri
5h 31m23 stops
06:35 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 8h 30m in total

Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani Express#12494 · Rajdhani
10:05 PMAjhai
2h 19m26 stops
12:24 AM+1dAntri

Change trains at Antri — about 40m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
01:04 AMAntri
5h 31m23 stops
06:35 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 9h 45m in total

Bhopal-New Delhi Shatabdi Express#12001 · Shatabdi
08:50 PMFarah Town
7m2 stops
08:57 PMBaad

Change trains at Baad — about 1h 31m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
10:28 PMBaad
8h 7m45 stops
06:35 AM+1dKhajuraho

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.

Mathura to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mathura to Khajuraho is about 481 km by road, roughly 9.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 481 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹18,672 · Ertiga ₹23,722 · Innova ₹24,732 · Innova Crysta ₹30,533 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹41,904
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹530 · AC Seater ₹870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹770 · AC Sleeper ₹1,110 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,400
  • Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹510 · Third AC ₹700 · Second AC ₹990 · First AC ₹1,380

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Khajuraho.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Mathura to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Agra65 km from Mathura

    Uttar Pradesh

Hotels in Khajuraho

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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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