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Nashik to Khajuraho

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

1080 kmDistance
21.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹41,556
Ertiga₹52,896
Innova₹55,164
Innova Crysta₹68,004
Tempo Traveller (12)₹93,720

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,190
AC Seater₹1,940
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,730
AC Sleeper₹2,480
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,070
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Train
Sleeper₹680
Economy₹1,110
Third AC₹1,540
Second AC₹2,190
First AC₹3,050
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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: Nashik to Khajuraho

1080 km · ~23h 36m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nashik

    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. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 360

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 510

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 660

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

  7. 60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 720

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 870

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1020

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

  10. 60 km · 1h 12m 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: Nashik to Khajuraho

1080 km · ~24h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nashik

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

  2. Nashik → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~540 km

    ~12h|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 540)

    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 → Khajuraho

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~540 km

    ~12h|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560

  5. 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: Nashik to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Nasik Road for Nashik, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 19h 50m in total

Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express#12171 · Superfast
10:45 AMAsvali
13h 42m113 stops
12:27 AM+1dJhansi Jn

Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 1h 58m wait

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

1 change · 20h 42m in total

Tulsi Express#11069 · Express
08:18 AMAsvali
18h 25m126 stops
02:43 AM+1dMahoba

Change trains at Mahoba — about 53m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
03:36 AMMahoba
1h 24m2 stops
05:00 AMKhajuraho

1 change · 22h 17m in total

Tulsi Express#11069 · Express
08:18 AMAsvali
16h 24m114 stops
12:42 AM+1dOrchha

Change trains at Orchha — about 2h wait

Nizamuddin KhajurahoLink Express Slip#12448-Slip · Sampark Kranti
02:42 AMOrchha
3h 53m14 stops
06:35 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.

Nashik to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nashik to Khajuraho is about 1080 km by road, roughly 21.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1080 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹41,556 · Ertiga ₹52,896 · Innova ₹55,164 · Innova Crysta ₹68,004 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹93,720
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,190 · AC Seater ₹1,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,730 · AC Sleeper ₹2,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,070
  • Train: Sleeper ₹680 · Economy ₹1,110 · Third AC ₹1,540 · Second AC ₹2,190 · First AC ₹3,050

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

  1. Dhule185 km from Nashik

    Maharashtra

  2. Khandwa430 km from Nashik
  3. Harda555 km from Nashik
  4. Bhimbetka665 km from Nashik
  5. Sanchi725 km from Nashik

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 Nashik → Khajuraho → next stop route.

Khajuraho → Panna

About 40 km by road

Khajuraho → Tikamgarh

About 145 km by road

Khajuraho → Katni

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Khajuraho → Orchha

About 185 km by road

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