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Motihari to Ashoknagar

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

986 kmDistance
19.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹37,700
Ertiga₹48,053
Innova₹50,124
Innova Crysta₹61,727
Tempo Traveller (12)₹85,324

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,080
AC Seater₹1,770
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,580
AC Sleeper₹2,270
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,810
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Train
Sleeper₹620
Economy₹1,020
Third AC₹1,410
Second AC₹2,000
First AC₹2,790
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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: Motihari to Ashoknagar

986 km · ~20h 43m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Motihari

    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. 179 km · 3h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 329

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 479

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

  5. 179 km · 3h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 657

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 807

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

  7. 179 km · 3h 34m 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: Motihari to Ashoknagar

986 km · ~21h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Motihari

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

  2. Motihari → Ashoknagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~986 km

    ~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810

  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: Motihari to Ashoknagar

Nearest railway stations: Bapudham Motihari for Motihari, Ashok Nagar for Ashoknagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 25h 4m in total

Sapt Kranti SF Express#12557 · Superfast
10:14 AMPipra
9h 18m66 stops
07:32 PMBarabanki Jn

Change trains at Barabanki Jn — about 2h 48m wait

Sabarmati Express#19166 · Express
10:20 PMBarabanki Jn
12h 58m70 stops
11:18 AM+1dShadhoragaon

1 change · 25h 4m in total

Sapt Kranti SF Express#12557 · Superfast
10:14 AMPipra
9h 18m66 stops
07:32 PMBarabanki Jn

Change trains at Barabanki Jn — about 2h 48m wait

Sabarmati Express#19168 · Express
10:20 PMBarabanki Jn
12h 58m65 stops
11:18 AM+1dShadhoragaon

1 change · 26h 58m in total

GUWAHATI - JAMMU TAWI Amarnath Exp#15653 · Express
08:20 AMPipra
10h 33m79 stops
06:53 PMBarabanki Jn

Change trains at Barabanki Jn — about 3h 27m wait

Sabarmati Express#19166 · Express
10:20 PMBarabanki Jn
12h 58m70 stops
11:18 AM+1dShadhoragaon

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.

Motihari to Ashoknagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Motihari to Ashoknagar is about 986 km by road, roughly 19.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 986 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹37,700 · Ertiga ₹48,053 · Innova ₹50,124 · Innova Crysta ₹61,727 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹85,324
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,080 · AC Seater ₹1,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,580 · AC Sleeper ₹2,270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,810
  • Train: Sleeper ₹620 · Economy ₹1,020 · Third AC ₹1,410 · Second AC ₹2,000 · First AC ₹2,790

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 Ashoknagar.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Siwan90 km from Motihari

    Bihar

  2. Azamgarh240 km from Motihari

    Uttar Pradesh

  3. Prayagraj435 km from Motihari

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. Tikamgarh840 km from Motihari

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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 Motihari → 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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