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Shahjahanpur to Khajuraho

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

438 kmDistance
8.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹17,565
Ertiga₹22,290
Innova₹23,235
Innova Crysta₹28,710
Tempo Traveller (12)₹39,300

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹480
AC Seater₹790
Non-AC Sleeper₹700
AC Sleeper₹1,010
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,280
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Train
Sleeper₹290
Economy₹470
Third AC₹640
Second AC₹910
First AC₹1,260
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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: Shahjahanpur to Khajuraho

438 km · ~9h 26m · About 9h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Shahjahanpur

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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. 138 km · 2h 46m 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: Shahjahanpur to Khajuraho

438 km · ~9h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Shahjahanpur

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

  2. Shahjahanpur → Khajuraho

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~438 km

    ~9h 44m|Tentative fare ₹480–₹1,280

  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: Shahjahanpur to Khajuraho

Nearest railway stations: Shahjehanpur for Shahjahanpur, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 16h 15m in total

Triveni Express#14370 · Express
12:45 PMTilhar
7h 29m49 stops
08:14 PMPhaphamau Jn

Change trains at Phaphamau Jn — about 43m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
08:57 PMPhaphamau Jn
8h 3m31 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

1 change · 16h 15m in total

Triveni Express#24370 · Express
12:45 PMTilhar
7h 29m49 stops
08:14 PMPhaphamau Jn

Change trains at Phaphamau Jn — about 43m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
08:57 PMPhaphamau Jn
8h 3m31 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

1 change · 16h 15m in total

Triveni Express Slip#14370-Slip · Express
12:45 PMTilhar
8h 53m52 stops
09:38 PMNaini

Change trains at Naini — about 1h 7m wait

Bundelkhand Link Express#21108 · Express
10:45 PMNaini
6h 15m28 stops
05:00 AM+1dKhajuraho

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.

Shahjahanpur to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Shahjahanpur to Khajuraho is about 438 km by road, roughly 8.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 438 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹17,565 · Ertiga ₹22,290 · Innova ₹23,235 · Innova Crysta ₹28,710 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹39,300
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹480 · AC Seater ₹790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹700 · AC Sleeper ₹1,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,280
  • Train: Sleeper ₹290 · Economy ₹470 · Third AC ₹640 · Second AC ₹910 · First AC ₹1,260

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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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

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