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Salem to Ashoknagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.

1866 kmDistance
37.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹71,616
Ertiga₹91,209
Innova₹95,128
Innova Crysta₹1,17,221
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,61,744

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,050
AC Seater₹3,360
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,990
AC Sleeper₹4,290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,270
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Train
Sleeper₹1,150
Economy₹1,900
Third AC₹2,640
Second AC₹3,760
First AC₹5,250
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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: Salem to Ashoknagar

1866 km · ~40h 39m · About 37h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Salem

    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. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 373

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 523

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 673

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

  7. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 746

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 896

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1046

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

  10. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1120

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1270

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1420

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

  13. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1493

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1643

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1793

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

  16. 73 km · 1h 28m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ashoknagar

    Ashoknagar, 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: Salem to Ashoknagar

1866 km · ~41h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Salem

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

  2. Salem → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~933 km

    ~20h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 933)

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

  4. change point 1 → Ashoknagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~933 km

    ~20h 44m|Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,660

  5. Arrive in Ashoknagar

    Ashoknagar, 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: Salem to Ashoknagar

Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Ashok Nagar for Ashoknagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 22m in total

Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
01:56 AMMagudanchavadi
30h 34m233 stops
08:30 AM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 1h wait

Sabarmati Express#19166 · Express
09:30 AMBina Jn
1h 48m8 stops
11:18 AMShadhoragaon

1 change · 33h 22m in total

Millennium Expres#12645 · Superfast
01:56 AMMagudanchavadi
30h 34m233 stops
08:30 AM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 1h wait

Sabarmati Express#19166 · Express
09:30 AMBina Jn
1h 48m8 stops
11:18 AMShadhoragaon

1 change · 36h 42m in total

Kerala Express#12625 · Superfast
10:36 PMMagudanchavadi
30h 24m233 stops
05:00 AM+2dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 4h 30m wait

Sabarmati Express#19166 · Express
09:30 AMBina Jn
1h 48m8 stops
11:18 AMShadhoragaon

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.

Salem to Ashoknagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Salem to Ashoknagar is about 1866 km by road, roughly 37.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1866 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹71,616 · Ertiga ₹91,209 · Innova ₹95,128 · Innova Crysta ₹1,17,221 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,61,744
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,050 · AC Seater ₹3,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,990 · AC Sleeper ₹4,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,270
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,150 · Economy ₹1,900 · Third AC ₹2,640 · Second AC ₹3,760 · First AC ₹5,250

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 Ashoknagar.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Salem to Ashoknagar. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hosur155 km from Salem

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Gandikota455 km from Salem

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Mahabubnagar735 km from Salem

    Telangana

  4. Yavatmal1260 km from Salem

    Maharashtra

  5. Narmadapuram1605 km from Salem
  6. Bhopal1680 km from Salem

Hotels in Ashoknagar

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Things to Do in Ashoknagar

Explore Chanderi Fort and its Bundela-era ramparts

Perched on a rocky outcrop above the old town, Chanderi Fort mixes Malwa Sultanate and Bundela-period construction, with the Khooni Darwaza and Kati Ghati rock-cut…

1.5-2 hours

Watch Chanderi handloom weavers at work

Chanderi is one of India's most celebrated saree-weaving towns, known for its sheer, gold-zari-flecked fabric woven on pit looms. Visiting a weaving cooperative in the…

1-2 hours

Visit the Jain temple cluster and Khandargiri sculptures

Chanderi's Jain community has maintained a string of temples and rock-cut Tirthankara images around the town, including the well-known Khandargiri site carved into a…

1-1.5 hours

See Koshak Mahal's unfinished seven-storey design

This 15th-century palace, commissioned by Sultan Mahmud Khilji, was left incomplete but still shows an ambitious cross-shaped plan with vaulted halls. It's a quieter,…

45 minutes-1 hour

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Suggested Ashoknagar Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Ashoknagar
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Ashoknagar

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Ashoknagar
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Ashoknagar
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

Extend Your Trip

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

Ashoknagar → Chanderi

About 60 km by road

Ashoknagar → Shivpuri

About 125 km by road

Ashoknagar → Tikamgarh

About 150 km by road

Ashoknagar → Vidisha

About 150 km by road

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