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Munnar to Khajuraho

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

2170 kmDistance
43.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹82,969
Ertiga₹1,05,754
Innova₹1,10,311
Innova Crysta₹1,35,846
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,87,780

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,390
AC Seater₹3,910
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,470
AC Sleeper₹4,990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,130
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Train
Sleeper₹1,330
Economy₹2,200
Third AC₹3,070
Second AC₹4,370
First AC₹6,110
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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: Munnar to Khajuraho

2170 km · ~46h 44m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Munnar

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 434

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 584

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 734

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

  7. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 868

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1018

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1168

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

  10. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1302

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1452

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1602

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

  13. 134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1736

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1886

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2036

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

  16. 134 km · 2h 41m 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: Munnar to Khajuraho

2170 km · ~48h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Munnar

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

  2. Munnar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km

    ~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 723)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Khajuraho. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km

    ~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1447)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Khajuraho. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Khajuraho

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km

    ~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070

  7. 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: Munnar to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn (about 85 km away) for Munnar, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 54h 15m in total

ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp#16359 · Express
10:45 PMErnakulam Jn
47h 38m350 stops
10:23 PM+2dManikpur Jn

Change trains at Manikpur Jn — about 2h 7m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
12:30 AMManikpur Jn
4h 30m17 stops
05:00 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 55h 5m in total

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
11:30 PMErnakulam Jn
38h 18m348 stops
01:48 PM+2dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 8h 29m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
10:17 PMMathura Jn
8h 18m46 stops
06:35 AM+1dKhajuraho

1 change · 56h 10m in total

TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
10:25 PMErnakulam Jn
36h 38m348 stops
11:03 AM+2dMathura Jn

Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 11h 14m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
10:17 PMMathura Jn
8h 18m46 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.

Munnar to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Munnar to Khajuraho is about 2170 km by road, roughly 43.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2170 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹82,969 · Ertiga ₹1,05,754 · Innova ₹1,10,311 · Innova Crysta ₹1,35,846 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,87,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,470 · AC Sleeper ₹4,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,130
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,070 · Second AC ₹4,370 · First AC ₹6,110

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 Munnar to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. BR Hills270 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  2. Bengaluru425 km from Munnar

    Karnataka

  3. Kurnool840 km from Munnar

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana

  5. Tadoba1525 km from Munnar

    Maharashtra

  6. Jabalpur1930 km from Munnar

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

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

Khajuraho → Panna

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Khajuraho → Tikamgarh

About 145 km by road

Khajuraho → Katni

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Khajuraho → Orchha

About 185 km by road

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