Thanjavur to Khajuraho
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Thanjavur to Khajuraho
2036 km · ~44h 3m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thanjavur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 407Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 557Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 707Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 814Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 964Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1114Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1222Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1372Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1522Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1629Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1779Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KhajurahoKhajuraho, 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: Thanjavur to Khajuraho
2036 km · ~45h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thanjavur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thanjavur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thanjavur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~679 km
~15h 5m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- Change buses at a major city (around km 679)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~679 km
~15h 5m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1357)
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.
- change point 2 → Khajuraho
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~679 km
~15h 5m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- 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: Thanjavur to Khajuraho
Nearest railway stations: Thanjavur for Thanjavur, Khajuraho for Khajuraho.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 55h 45m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 7h 31m wait
Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 7h 5m wait
2 changes · 58h 28m in total
Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 3h 10m wait
Change trains at Manikpur Jn — about 1h 6m wait
2 changes · 60h 3m in total
Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 14h 30m wait
Change trains at Jhansi Jn — about 1h 33m wait
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.
Thanjavur to Khajuraho: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thanjavur to Khajuraho is about 2036 km by road, roughly 40.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2036 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹78,185 · Ertiga ₹99,563 · Innova ₹1,03,839 · Innova Crysta ₹1,27,967 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,76,524
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,240 · AC Seater ₹3,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,260 · AC Sleeper ₹4,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,070 · Third AC ₹2,880 · Second AC ₹4,100 · First AC ₹5,730
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Thanjavur to Khajuraho. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Tiruvannamalai205 km from Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu
- Chittoor350 km from Thanjavur
Andhra Pradesh
- Nalgonda905 km from Thanjavur
Telangana
- Warangal1040 km from Thanjavur
Telangana
- Chandrapur1325 km from Thanjavur
Maharashtra
- Jabalpur1795 km from Thanjavur
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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
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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