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Nanded to Khajuraho

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

897 kmDistance
17.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹34,523
Ertiga₹43,941
Innova₹45,825
Innova Crysta₹56,494
Tempo Traveller (12)₹77,848

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹990
AC Seater₹1,610
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,440
AC Sleeper₹2,060
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,560
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Train
Sleeper₹570
Economy₹930
Third AC₹1,290
Second AC₹1,820
First AC₹2,540
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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: Nanded to Khajuraho

897 km · ~19h 16m · About 18h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nanded

    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. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 449

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 599

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 749

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

  7. 149 km · 2h 58m 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: Nanded to Khajuraho

897 km · ~19h 56m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Nanded

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

  2. Nanded → Khajuraho

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~897 km

    ~19h 56m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  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: Nanded to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 25m in total

Sachkhand SF Express#12715 · Superfast
09:30 AMHuzur Sahib Nanded
19h 25m136 stops
04:55 AM+1dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 2h 15m wait

JHANSI - KHUJURAHO Passenger#51821 · Passenger
07:10 AMJhansi Jn
4h 45m19 stops
11:55 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 31h 5m in total

H S NANDED - SHRI GANGANAGAR Exp#12485 · Superfast
11:30 PMHuzur Sahib Nanded
18h 50m140 stops
06:20 PM+1dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 8h 5m wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
02:25 AMJhansi Jn
4h 10m15 stops
06:35 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 31h 39m in total

KOLHAPUR CSMT - DHANBAD Deekshabhoomi Exp#11045 · Express
09:21 PMChudawa
25h 2m149 stops
10:23 PM+1dManikpur 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

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.

Nanded to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nanded to Khajuraho is about 897 km by road, roughly 17.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 897 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹34,523 · Ertiga ₹43,941 · Innova ₹45,825 · Innova Crysta ₹56,494 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹77,848
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹990 · AC Seater ₹1,610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,440 · AC Sleeper ₹2,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,560
  • Train: Sleeper ₹570 · Economy ₹930 · Third AC ₹1,290 · Second AC ₹1,820 · First AC ₹2,540

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

  1. Yavatmal210 km from Nanded

    Maharashtra

  2. Amravati260 km from Nanded

    Maharashtra

  3. Satpura470 km from Nanded
  4. Chhindwara475 km from Nanded
  5. Pachmarhi500 km from Nanded
  6. Damoh690 km from Nanded

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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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