Ratlam to Tikamgarh
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh to Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 541 km
Approx Duration: 12 hrs
Route overview
Ratlam to Tikamgarh is about 541 km by road, roughly 12 hours of travel time.
By car: Ratlam to Tikamgarh
About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ratlam. 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.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 271. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 421. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 121 km (about 2h 25m of driving) — Arrive in Tikamgarh
By bus: Ratlam to Tikamgarh
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ratlam. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ratlam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ratlam → Tikamgarh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~541 km Takes about 12h 1m. Tentative fare ₹600–₹1,560.
- Arrive in Tikamgarh
By train: Ratlam to Tikamgarh
The nearest railway stations are Ratlam Jn for Ratlam and Lalitpur (about 44 km away) for Tikamgarh. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Sabarmati Express (19165) — departs 03:40 AM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 03:41 PM at Lalitpur, 12h 1m
- Sabarmati Express (19167) — departs 03:40 AM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 03:41 PM at Lalitpur, 12h 1m
- Okha-Gorakhpur Express (15046) — departs 12:10 PM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 01:36 AM (+1 day) at Lalitpur, 13h 26m
- SURAT - MUZAFFARPUR Exp (19053) — departs 12:10 PM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 01:37 AM (+1 day) at Lalitpur, 13h 27m
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 541 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,050 · Sedan ₹7,130 · SUV ₹9,350 · Innova / MUV ₹10,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹600 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹870 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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