Prayagraj to Ashoknagar
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 555 km
Approx Duration: 12.3 hrs
Route overview
Prayagraj to Ashoknagar is about 555 km by road, roughly 12.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Prayagraj to Ashoknagar
About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Prayagraj. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 128 km (about 2h 33m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 278. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 428. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 128 km (about 2h 33m of driving) — Arrive in Ashoknagar
By bus: Prayagraj to Ashoknagar
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Prayagraj. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Prayagraj. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Prayagraj → Ashoknagar. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~555 km Takes about 12h 20m. Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,600.
- Arrive in Ashoknagar
By train: Prayagraj to Ashoknagar
The nearest railway stations are Allahabad Jn for Prayagraj and Ashok Nagar for Ashoknagar. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 11h 34m in total: Kamayani Express (11072) 07:45 PM Allahabad Jn to 12:27 AM Katni Murwara, then Durg Jaipur Express (18207) 01:10 AM Katni Murwara to 07:19 AM Shadhoragaon — change at Katni Murwara (about 43m wait)
- With one change, 15h 33m in total: Kamayani Express (11072) 07:45 PM Allahabad Jn to 05:35 AM Bina Jn, then Sabarmati Express (19166) 09:30 AM Bina Jn to 11:18 AM Shadhoragaon — change at Bina Jn (about 3h 55m wait)
- With one change, 15h 39m in total: Sarnath Express (15159) 03:40 PM Allahabad Jn to 09:14 PM New Katni Jn, then Durg Jaipur Express (18207) 12:55 AM New Katni Jn to 07:19 AM Shadhoragaon — change at New Katni Jn (about 3h 41m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 555 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,210 · Sedan ₹7,320 · SUV ₹9,590 · Innova / MUV ₹10,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹610 · AC Seater ₹1,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹890 · AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,600
- Train: Sleeper ₹360 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹810 · Second AC ₹1,140 · First AC ₹1,580
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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